Carrot Soup Recipe
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Carrot Soup Recipe
Description
The carrot is a root vegetable, typically orange in color. But they also come in other hues like purple, yellow, red, and white. They are a great source of vitamin A, with one serving providing 184% of your daily value. They are also rich in vitamins (C, K1, B6), calcium, iron, potassium, and antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin which are concentrated in the central part of the retina and well known for protecting the eyes.
Ingredients
Preparation
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Put olive oil in a large pan and saute with onions and garlic until they turn pink.
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Add flour stirring frequently
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Add tomatoes and salt. Continue stirring.
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Add carrots and hot water. Half cover and cook for about 20-25 minutes over low heat.
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You can continue cooking until the soup is slightly thickened. Remove from the heat.
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Puree the soup with a hand blender. Ladle the soup into bowls and decorate with a tablespoon of heavy cream.
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Garnish with fresh mint leaves and sprinkle with sunflower kernels.
Serving Size 5
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 730
- Calories from Fat 250
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 27g42%
- Saturated Fat 9g45%
- Cholesterol 195mg65%
- Sodium 730mg31%
- Total Carbohydrate 19g7%
- Dietary Fiber 5g20%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 97g194%
- Vitamin C 10%
- Iron 12%
- Vitamin E 8%
- Vitamin K 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
