CREAM OF CARROT SOUP

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I made this with fat-free half & half to lighten it up a bit. I couldn't tell from the original recipe whether to simmer the carrots covered or uncovered - doing it covered made a fairly thin soup. If you want a thicker soup, I'd imagine leaving it uncovered would help. From The Joy of Cooking.

Provided by mayness

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 8 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 1/4 cups chicken stock or 4 1/4 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 1/2 lbs carrots, cut into very thick slices
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup half-and-half cream or 1/2 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat butter and 1/4 cup of stock in a large soup pot over medium-low heat, until butter is melted.
  • Add onions, ginger, and curry powder and cover.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened but not browned.
  • Add remaining stock, orange juice, and carrots.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes (or until carrots are tender).
  • Puree soup.
  • Return to pot, add cream or milk, black pepper, and season with salt to taste.
  • Simmer until warmed through and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.5, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 519.8, Carbohydrate 36.3, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 18.6, Protein 9.6

Hasham khan Khan
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I loved this soup! It was so flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making it again.


Audrey Dean
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This soup is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to warm up on a cold day.


jakhylen
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover carrots.


Rapheal K
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's sweet and creamy, and they'll love it.


Wahab
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I've never been a big fan of carrot soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, I couldn't get enough of it.


Musa Mustapha
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it always hits the spot.


Shauntel hook
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's also a very healthy and filling meal.


Ziaur Rahoman
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always add a little extra curry powder for a kick.


Nancy Mouawad
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This was my first time making carrot soup and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the soup was delicious.


Roney Scott
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This soup was easy to make and very tasty. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.


Martin Roy Kyle
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! The kids especially loved the sweet carrots.


Mobeensafeer Safeer
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This was a great recipe! The soup was flavorful and creamy. I added a little extra ginger and it was perfect.


Brittany cookie
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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the way the carrots and ginger play off of each other.


shamila Kausar
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This soup was amazing! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The flavors were so rich and creamy, and the carrots were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


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