Carrot and sweet potato soup is a delicious, heartwarming dish perfect for a chilly day. The natural sweetness of the carrots and sweet potatoes pairs perfectly with the fresh, herbaceous flavor of mint or tarragon. This soup is also packed with nutrients, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. In this article, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide to help you create a delicious and flavorful carrot and sweet potato soup with mint or tarragon.
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CARROT AND SWEET POTATO SOUP WITH MINT OR TARRAGON
This easy, beautiful purée makes a nice Thanksgiving opener, with the added benefit of extra doses of vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and fiber. If you're looking to get ahead with your meal, you can make this dish up to two days ahead of the big day.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, side dish
Time 1h10m
Yield Serves four to six
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a heavy soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the shallots. Cook, stirring, until tender, three to five minutes. Add carrots. Cook, stirring often, for five minutes until they begin to soften. Add the sweet potatoes, water or stock, tarragon sprigs and orange zest, and bring to a simmer. Add salt to taste, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes or until all of the ingredients are thoroughly tender. Remove the orange zest, and discard.
- Purée the soup in batches in a blender, removing the stopper from the top and holding a kitchen towel tightly over the top to avoid splashing, or in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Return to the pot, heat through, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the mint or tarragon, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 149, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1047 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CARROT, SWEET POTATO AND SQUASH SOUP
This scratch soup is a delicious meal or Thanksgiving starter or a clever use-up for leftovers of any of the 3 main ingredients after the holiday.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings as an entree or 8 to 10 as a starter
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Heat the EVOO in a soup pot over medium-high heat, add the butter and melt into the oil. Add the chipotle, coriander, cumin, paprika, garlic, onions, apple, ginger, cinnamon and some nutmeg and salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes partially covered. Then add the stock, honey, kabocha, carrots and potatoes. Cook partially covered until very tender, 30 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender or in batches in a food processor. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium heat and add 1 cup of stock or water to loosen the soup enough to reheat.
- To serve, add a little citrus juice for a pop and top shallow bowls or cups of soup with assorted toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 3.5 grams, Cholesterol 10 milligrams, Sodium 275 milligrams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fiber 7.5 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 16 grams
ROASTED SWEET POTATO & CARROT SOUP
This silky smooth, super versatile vegetarian soup is perfect for a dinner party starter, everyday dinner or warming lunch. Plus it's two of your five-a-day
Provided by Chelsie Collins
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Soup, Starter, Supper
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/ gas 7 and put 500g chunked sweet potatoes and 300g chunked carrots into a large roasting tin, drizzled with 2 tbsp olive oil and plenty of seasoning.
- Roast the vegetables in the oven for 25-30 mins or until caramelised and tender.
- Meanwhile, put the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large deep saucepan and fry 2 finely chopped onions over a medium-low heat for about 10 mins until softened.
- Add 2 crushed garlic cloves and stir for 1 min before adding 1l vegetable stock. Simmer for 5-10 mins until the onions are very soft, then set aside.
- Once the roasted vegetables are done, leave to cool a little, then transfer to the saucepan and use a hand blender to process until smooth. Stir in 100ml crème fraîche, a little more seasoning and reheat until hot.
- Serve in bowls topped with a swirl of crème fraîche and a good grinding of black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 27 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
ROCKIN CARROT, SWEET POTATO, AND GINGER SOUP
I made this soup up when my Dad was recovering from cancer. He couldn't chew very well but wanted taste. This is the perfect remedy for what ails ya.
Provided by LIANNASR
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Sweet Potato Soup Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat butter and bacon grease in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir carrots and onion in the melted butter-bacon grease mixture until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 the thyme to carrot-onion mixture; cook and stir until thyme is fragrant, 10 to 15 seconds.
- Stir chicken stock, sweet potato, ginger paste, remaining thyme, salt, and pepper into carrot-onion mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until sweet potato is soft and flavors of soup have blended, 15 to 20 minutes. Mix orange juice, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and cinnamon into soup.
- Puree soup using a hand blender until smooth; mix in more chicken stock to reach desired consistency. Stir half-and-half into soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 7.2 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 281.4 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
SWEET POTATO, CARROT, APPLE, AND RED LENTIL SOUP
This winter pureed soup will warm you up on the inside while still protecting the waistline.
Provided by zhidaoma
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Sweet Potato Soup Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Place the chopped sweet potatoes, carrots, apple, and onion in the pot. Stir and cook the apples and vegetables until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
- Stir the lentils, ginger, ground black pepper, salt, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and vegetable broth into the pot with the apple and vegetable mixture. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils and vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes.
- Working in batches, pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot.
- Return the pureed soup to the cooking pot. Bring back to a simmer over medium-high heat, about 10 minutes. Add water as needed to thin the soup to your preferred consistency. Serve with yogurt for garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 21.6 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 876.3 mg, Sugar 15 g
ITAL CARROT AND SWEET POTATO SOUP
Provided by Food Network
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring the carrot juice to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the sweet potatoes, chickpeas, creamed coconut, chile, ginger, garlic, and thyme. Simmer the ingredients gently, covered, for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft. Shred the callaloo or spinach, if using, and add the leaves to the soup 5 minutes before the end of the cooking process. Leave the soup chunky or smash the chickpeas, and sweet potato with a potato masher, if desired. Adjust the consistency of the soup, to taste, with a little extra carrot juice or stock if you decide to mash it, as it will become very thick. Finish the soup with the butter, if using, and season with black pepper. Garnish with the fresh cilantro, and serve each bowl with a drizzle of cream or a dollop of Greek yogurt on top.
CARROT SOUP WITH ORANGE & TARRAGON
A pretty orange color, a delicious hint of citrus and a garden-fresh flavor make this soup a requested dish at my many celebrations. Try sprinkling individual bowls with fresh tarragon before serving. -Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute carrots and onion in butter for 8-10 minutes or until onion is tender. Add the broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until carrots are very tender. Cool slightly., In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to pan; stir in the orange juice, brandy and minced tarragon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with tarragon sprigs before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CARROT AND TARRAGON SOUP
This recipe is served at Ballymaloe House in County Cork, Ireland. Found in New Celtic Cooking by Kathleen Sloan-McIntosh and Ted McIntosh.
Provided by Whisper
Categories European
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over moderate heat.
- Add the olive oil, onion and garlic and saute for a few minutes.
- Add the carrot to the pan and toss together until well coated.
- Add the lengths of fresh tarragon and toss together.
- Add a little salt and pepper, lower the heat and cover the vegetables with a piece of buttered wax paper or parchment paper.
- Press it down on top of the vegetables.
- Cover and let the vegetables cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid and the paper, add the broth and bring to a boil.
- Cook vegetables until soft.
- Remove and discard the tarragon stems.
- Using a hand-held blender or regular blender or food processor, blend the vegetables to a puree.
- When smooth, add the cream and reheat until quite hot.
- Serve with a little fresh tarragon for garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.4, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 38, Sodium 1016.2, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 15.1, Protein 6.4
Tips:
- For a creamier soup, use full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder for a spicy kick.
- For a more vibrant color, use a variety of carrots, such as orange, yellow, and purple.
- To make the soup ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- When you're ready to serve the soup, reheat it over medium heat until warmed through.
Conclusion:
This carrot and sweet potato soup is a delicious and healthy way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. With its creamy texture, sweet flavor, and fresh herbs, this soup is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this carrot and sweet potato soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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