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Carrot Soup

Carrot Soup is a comforting & soothing soup that can be enjoyed as an starter or main course. Carrot Soup is healthy and is relished by even kids who do not like soup in their meal. Carrot Soup covers the vitamin A requirements of the body for the day. Let us learn to make Carrot Soup with step by step pictures and video.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 3 cups carrots chopped roughly
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 4 cloves garlic halved
  • 1 medium sized onion chopped roughly
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika powder or red chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon parsely
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds let it splutter. Add 1 medium sized onion, 4 garlic cloves roughly chopped along with salt to taste.
  • Saute until onions turn transparent.
  • Add 3 cups carrot skin peeled, edges trimmed and then roughly chopped.
  • Saute atleast for 3-5 mins or until the raw smell of carrots leave.
  • Add 2 cups water.
  • Let it come to a boil.
  • Cook covered for 10 mins or until carrots turn soft.
  • Keep checking after 7 mins.
  • Fork tender then switch off.
  • Transfer all the vegetables to a bowl. Strain and add it.
  • Add little of stock water to it.
  • Cool down completely.
  • Puree it fine as shown. Add more stock water if needed.
  • Add it back to the pan. Rinse the mixer with 1/2 cup water and add it too.
  • Mix it well with stock water. Adjust to desired consistency.
  • Let it boil for 5 mins.
  • Add salt to taste, 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder, 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon parsely. You can add 1/4 cup milk or fresh cream to make it more rich.
  • Mix it well.
  • Adjust consistency, check and add salt if needed.
  • Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
  • Keep covered till serving time.
  • Enjoy the soup hot with bread!

Notes

  • You can also 1/4 cup fresh cream or milk at the last stage to make it more creamy and rich.
  • You can also pressure cook the carrots and grind it with sauted garlic.
  • The carrot soup is slightly sweet with milk and the sweetness in the carrot, so add pepper powder accordingly.
  • Choose tender fresh carrots for the soup. The color of the soup totally depends on the carrots.
  • Skip lemon juice if adding milk as it may curdle.
Nutrition Facts
Carrot Soup
Amount Per Serving (150 ml)
Calories 131 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 3009mg131%
Potassium 410mg12%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 15922IU318%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 108mg11%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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