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Saffron Carrot Soup

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๐Ÿฅ• Experience a comforting and nutrient-rich soup featuring vibrant carrots and warm, aromatic spices.
๐ŸŒฟ This recipe incorporates carrot greens for added vitamins and minerals, enhancing both flavor and health benefits.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 3 tablespoons olive oil

– 6 large carrots

– 1 tablespoon fresh, roughly chopped carrot greens (or substitute with parsley or omit)

– 2 shallots, chopped

– 4 cloves garlic, chopped

– 1 teaspoon minced ginger

– 3 pinches saffron threads

– 2 cups vegetable stock

– 2 cups water

– 1 bay leaf

– Salt and pepper to taste

– Optional garnish: more carrot greens and sliced radish

Instructions

1-First, heat a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Then, add the chopped shallots and 6 large carrots, cooking for about 10 minutes to soften them up.

2-Next, stir in the 4 cloves of chopped garlic, along with salt and pepper to taste, and cook for a couple of minutes until fragrant.

3-After that, pour in the 2 cups of vegetable stock and 2 cups of water, then add the 1 teaspoon of minced ginger, 3 pinches of saffron threads, and 1 tablespoon of fresh, roughly chopped carrot greens or parsley. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.

4-Finally, turn off the heat, remove the bay leaf, and puree the soup using a hand blender or standing blender until smooth. Serve it hot, garnished with more carrot greens and sliced radish for a fresh finish.

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Notes

๐ŸŒฑ Incorporate carrot greens to boost the soup’s nutritional profile.
โš ๏ธ Be cautious when pureeing hot soup to prevent splashes.
๐ŸŒˆ Garnish with radish slices and fresh greens for added freshness and color.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmering and Pureeing
  • Cuisine: Vegan
  • Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 150 kcal (estimated)
  • Sugar: 6 g (estimated)
  • Sodium: 400 mg (estimated)
  • Fat: 7 g (estimated)
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g (estimated)
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g (estimated)
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g (estimated)
  • Fiber: 4 g (estimated)
  • Protein: 3 g (estimated)
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg