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.
Last Step:
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๐ฑ Incorporate carrot greens to boost the soup’s nutritional profile.
โ ๏ธ Be cautious when pureeing hot soup to prevent splashes.
๐ Garnish with radish slices and fresh greens for added freshness and color.
- 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
