CARROT SOUP WITH THYME AND FENNEL

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Herb     Vegetable     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
4 medium carrots, peeled, chopped
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped leek (white and pale green parts only)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
5 cups (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth
Additional chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add carrots, onion, leek, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon thyme and fennel seeds; stir to coat. Cover; cook until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Add 5 cups broth. Bring to simmer. Cover partially; simmer until carrots are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. Cool slightly. Working in batches, purée soup in blender. Return to pan. Thin to desired consistency with more broth. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and chill.)
  • Bring soup to simmer. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with additional thyme.

Alisha Sunar
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This was a great recipe! The soup was flavorful and easy to make. I would definitely recommend it.


Terra Vaughn
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I loved this soup! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. The thyme and fennel really added a unique flavor to the soup. I will definitely be making this again.


Mridul Chandro Das
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This soup was delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the soup was so creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


G00GLE
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The thyme and fennel added a really nice depth of flavor, and the soup was so creamy and smooth. I'll definitely be making this again!


1o_ 9o
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of carrots, thyme, and fennel. It was the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Naomi Offiong
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This was the best carrot soup I've ever had! The thyme and fennel added so much flavor, and the soup was so creamy and smooth. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Sean V
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Meh.


Vtec Van der westhuizen
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This soup was okay. It wasn't anything special, but it was still a good meal. I would probably make it again if I was looking for a quick and easy soup.


Antora Ahmed
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Not a fan of this soup. The fennel was too strong and the overall flavor was just not to my liking.


leitony ngayama
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more salt and pepper. I also found the fennel to be a bit overpowering.


bal bdr Khanal
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This carrot soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the flavorful broth. I especially liked the addition of thyme and fennel, which gave the soup a unique and delicious flavor.


Abdullah AB
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This soup was delicious! The flavors of the carrot, thyme, and fennel blended together perfectly. I also appreciated how easy it was to make. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Mohammad Sayed
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I love carrot soup, and this recipe did not disappoint. It was creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness from the carrots. The thyme and fennel added a nice touch of complexity. I will definitely be making this again!


Md Shame
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This carrot soup was incredibly easy to make and packed with flavor. The thyme and fennel added a delicious depth of flavor that made it stand out from other carrot soups I've tried. I'll definitely be making this again!