Best 8 Carrot Bisque Soup Recipes

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Carrot bisque soup is a creamy and flavorful soup that can be enjoyed as a starter or a main course. It can be served hot or cold, and it's a great way to use up leftover carrots. While there are many ways to make carrot bisque soup, some common ingredients include carrots, onions, celery, garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, and spices. The soup can be garnished with a variety of things, such as croutons, crumbled bacon, or fresh herbs. In this article, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide to help you find the best recipe for carrot bisque soup. We will discuss the different ingredients that can be used, as well as the steps involved in making the soup. We will also provide tips on how to garnish the soup and how to serve it. So, if you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make soup, then you need to read this article.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SMOKED CARROT BISQUE



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This is both popular with both vegetarians and meat eaters alike.

Provided by PappaB.Mc

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 4h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 pounds carrots, peeled and trimmed
mesquite or hickory wood chips, as needed for smoker
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons curry powder
5 quarts vegetable stock
¼ cup butter
2 cups cream
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place whole, peeled carrots onto smoker rack. Smoke 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a 1 1/2 to 2 gallon soup pot over medium heat. Stir in onions, jalapeno pepper, and garlic, cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Chop carrots, and add to onions along with celery; continue cooking another 5 to 10 minutes until the celery softens.
  • Stir in turmeric and curry powder until evenly distributed; pour in vegetable stock. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Strain the vegetables out of the soup and puree in a blender until smooth. Pour the puree back into the soup, and continue simmering 30 minutes more.
  • Whisk butter into soup until melted, then stir in cream, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Strain soup through a fine mesh strainer before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 48.4 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 709.7 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

CARROT BISQUE



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Make and share this Carrot Bisque recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gracie92

Categories     Vegan

Time 38m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs carrots, peeled and diced into smaller than 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons peanut oil (vegetable oil will do)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 -5 dashes fresh black pepper
3 cups vegetable broth
1 (13 ounce) can coconut milk
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a stockpot over low-med heat, cook the carrots and the onions in the peanut oil for 7 to 10 min.; cover and stir occasionally. You want the onions to brown but not burn, although if the burn a little bit it's not the end of the world. Add the garlic, curry, salt, and pepper; saute for 1 more minute Add the 3 cups broth, cover, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 to 12 min., or until the carrots are tender.
  • Add the coconut milk and bring to a low boil. Turn the heat off. Use a handheld blender to puree half of the soup; if you don't have one, then puree half the soup in a blender and add it back to the soup pot. Add the maple syrup and stir. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.9, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 8.2, Sodium 288.9, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 13.1, Protein 3.3

CARROT BISQUE SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Dinner     Healthy     Simmer

Yield 8 to 10 people

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter
2 large onions sliced
1 t ground coriander
3/4 t curry powder
1/4 t ground ginger
1/8 t ground allspice
1/2 t cumin
1/4 t ground mustard
3 T flour
2 cups water
1 1/2 pounds carrots, pealed, sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
7 bouillon cubes
4 or 5 cups milk
yogurt, sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • In a large kettle, heat butter. Add onions, coriander, curry, ginger, allspice, cumin, mustard. Cook onions until limp. Stir in flour until coated. Add water, carrots, bouillon cubes. Cover and cook 10 minutes. In blender, add milk and carrot mixture. Return to pot. Add remainder of milk. Salt to taste. When serving, top with yogurt and/or sunflower seeds.

GINGER CARROT SOUP



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Puree this creamy recipe for Ginger Carrot Soup from Food Network with cream and freshly grated ginger.

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons sweet cream butter
2 onions, peeled and chopped
6 cups chicken broth
2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 cup whipping cream
Salt and white pepper
Sour cream
Parsley sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart pan, over medium high heat, add butter and onions and cook, stirring often, until onions are limp. Add broth, carrots, and ginger. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until carrots are tender when pierced.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a blender. Don't fill the blender more than half way, do it in batches if you have to. Cover the blender and then hold a kitchen towel over the top of the blender*. Be careful when blending hot liquids as the mixture can spurt out of the blender. Pulse the blender to start it and then puree until smooth. Return to the pan and add cream, stir over high heat until hot. For a smoother flavor bring soup to a boil, add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with dollop sour cream and parsley sprigs.

CREAM OF CARROT SOUP



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This is my little picky eater's favorite soup.

Provided by Miss Tyckle

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup butter, cubed
2 ½ cups sliced carrots
1 large potato, peeled and cubed
1 cup chopped onion
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add carrots, potato, onion, celery, chicken broth, and ginger. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Uncover and cool for 15 minutes.
  • Transfer soup in batches to a food processor; blend until smooth. Return soup to the Dutch oven; stir in cream. Add curry powder, salt, and black pepper; cook over low heat until heated through, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 585.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CARROT BROCCOLI SOUP



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This soup is a staple at our house. It's easy, fast, nutritious and so yummy! -Sandy Smith, London, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 cups fat-free milk, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook the onion, carrots and celery in butter for 3 minutes. Add broccoli; cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in 2-3/4 cups milk, salt, thyme and pepper., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Combine the flour and remaining milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes longer or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 633mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CARROT BISQUE



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Make and share this South of the Border Carrot Bisque recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Need Help

Categories     Onions

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons canned chopped jalapenos
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash nutmeg
1 dash white pepper
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup finely chopped green onion, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring carrots to a boil in chicken broth, turn down and simmer for 20 minutes or until soft.
  • Sauté onion and jalapeño in butter, then add to carrots and broth.
  • Add milk and spices. If you didn't use low-sodium broth, reduce the salt amount.
  • Transfer soup to blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour back into pan and over medium low heat, add cream a little at a time to reach desired consistency.
  • Cook a few minutes longer, then serve with green onions on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.5, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 30.1, Sodium 427.7, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 6.2, Protein 3.8

CARROT-PARSNIP BISQUE



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Warm and comforting, this delicious soup makes a pretty presentation. Easy to prepare, it's a treat to serve for family dinners and special enough for guests. -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons plus 1 cup peanut oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound medium carrots
2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
4 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
Minced chives, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Set aside 1 carrot; chop remaining carrots. Add chopped carrots, parsnips and stock to onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Remove soup from heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender until smooth. Return soup to pan; keep warm. Using a vegetable peeler, shave carrot lengthwise into very thin strips. In a small saucepan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Fry carrot strips 2-3 minutes or until crispy, stirring occasionally. Drain on paper towels., Gently reheat soup; stir in cream. Divide soup among 4 bowls. Top with carrot strips and, if desired, chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 760mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender carrots for the best flavor. Look for carrots that are brightly colored and have no blemishes.
  • If you don't have time to peel and chop the carrots, you can use pre-peeled and chopped carrots or baby carrots.
  • To make the soup creamier, add a tablespoon or two of heavy cream or sour cream at the end of cooking.
  • Garnish the soup with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley, chives, or dill for a pop of color and flavor.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for dipping.

Conclusion:

Carrot bisque is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover carrots. With its creamy texture and sweet flavor, carrot bisque is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give carrot bisque a try. You won't be disappointed.

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