VELVETY CARROT SOUP

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Warm up on a cool evening with this nutritious -- and delicious -- recipe for carrot soup, courtesy of Martha's personal chef, Tony Esnault.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 pounds carrots, preferably with stems, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick on the bias
1/4 cup diced onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
Pinch of sugar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 parsnips, peeled and sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch rounds
1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
2 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a medium-size saucepan with a lid, melt butter over medium heat. Reserve 1/2 cup carrots and add remaining carrots to saucepan along with onion, garlic, ginger, sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, and a pinch of pepper; stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until carrots are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in another medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Add reserved 1/2 cup carrots, parsnips, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until they begin to color slightly, about 2 minutes. Cover and cook until tender, about 5 minutes more.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and add vinegar, stirring to coat; cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and divide vegetable mixture evenly between 4 soup bowls.
  • Add chicken broth and milk to carrot and onion mixture; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and working in batches, transfer to the jar of a blender (do not fill more than halfway); loosely cover and carefully puree until very smooth and frothy. Pour soup over vegetables in soup bowls and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

Lekula Mmolawa
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I can't wait to try this soup. It looks so delicious.


queen Besty
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken.


Sehzan Alvid
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it comes together quickly.


Melissa Myler
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Maganda Sulaiman
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit.


Miss Naheed
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Samantha Moore
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I'm always looking for new carrot soup recipes and this one is definitely a keeper.


Baddie Bie
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly.


Maid Suljkanović
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Glory Tesha
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this soup. It's so hearty and filling.


Darkhan Darkhan
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I added a bit of ginger to my soup and it gave it a really nice flavor.


Abdelhak Ch
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's also a healthy and affordable meal.


Mdbatyn Batyn
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I've never been a fan of carrot soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and easy to make.


Afi Rahat
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up.


Mdminhaj Minhaj
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the hint of sweetness from the carrots.