Best 7 Carrot Soup With Orange Tarragon Recipes

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Carrot soup with orange tarragon is a delightful and flavorful soup that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner. The sweetness of the carrots is perfectly complemented by the bright citrus flavor of the orange and the aromatic herb tarragon. This soup is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. Whether you are a seasoned cook or just starting out, this recipe is easy to follow and will produce a delicious and memorable soup.

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CARROT SOUP WITH ORANGE AND TARRAGON



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Citrus     Herb     Vegetable     Appetizer     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Mother's Day     Orange     Carrot     Healthy     Tarragon     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1 1-pound bag classic-cut peeled carrots
3/4 cup chopped onion
3 cups low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon brandy
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
Fresh tarragon sprigs

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add carrots and onion; sauté until onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add broth; cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat, uncover, and simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Working in batches, puree soup in blender until very smooth. Return soup to pot. Stir in orange juice, brandy, and chopped tarragon. Simmer 5 minutes for flavors to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish soup with tarragon sprigs and serve.

CARROT SOUP WITH ORANGE & TARRAGON



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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

2 pounds fresh carrots, sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons brandy
4 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
8 tarragon sprigs

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.

ORANGE-GINGER CARROT SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound carrots
1 medium onion
6 garlic cloves
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large orange
4 1/2 cups chicken stock, homemade or reduced-sodium canned broth
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 bunch cilantro or fresh parsley
1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Peel and thinly slice the carrots. Finely chop the onion. Peel and chop the garlic cloves. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile grate the orange to yield 2 teaspoon grated zest. Juice orange to yield 1/2 cup orange juice.
  • Add chicken stock, orange zest, and bay leaf to cooking vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender about 20 minutes.
  • In a food processor or blender, puree soup in batches until smooth; return to saucepan. Stir in orange juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Mince cilantro or parsley to yield 2 tablespoons. Garnish each soup bowl with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt and sprinkling of cilantro and serve.

CARROT AND TARRAGON SOUP



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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

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 lbs carrots, scraped and sliced
4 sprigs fresh tarragon
salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste
4 cups vegetable broth or 4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped

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

CARROT AND ORANGE SOUP



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A flavoursome twist of a classic soup.

Provided by Ben Halsey

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and gently sauté the onions, until soft and golden. Add the carrots and fry for a further 1-2 minutes.
  • Combine the stock, orange juice, ground coriander, cinnamon. Stir in the wet ingredients and cover. Simmer for 40-50 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
  • Liquidize the ingredients to your desired consistency. Season to taste and garnish with the coriander leaf.

CARROT-ORANGE SOUP



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I like to make this soup as a starter when I have guests. It can easily be made in advance, but only add creme fraiche, orange juice, and orange zest right before serving.

Provided by Irmela

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Carrot Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup unsalted butter
4 cups peeled and sliced carrots
3 onions, chopped
1 (1/2 inch) piece minced fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
5 cups vegetable broth
sea salt and ground white pepper to taste
2 organic oranges
6 tablespoons creme fraiche
1 tablespoon chopped pistachio nuts

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook carrots, onions, and ginger until softened, about 5 minutes. Dust with flour and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add broth, cover, and simmer until carrots are soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with sea salt and white pepper.
  • Puree carrot soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Zest 1 orange until you get about 1 teaspoon zest. Juice both oranges.
  • Stir orange juice and creme fraiche into the soup and heat over medium-low heat, but do not boil. Stir in orange zest and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with pistachios.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 514.6 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

CARROT-ORANGE SOUP



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A delicious, incredibly easy, elegant, and very nutritious soup. Can serve hot or cold. I make it weekly. Original recipe comes from Best Slow Cooker Recipes in Canada .

Provided by Mary McKeough

Categories     Vegetable

Time 11h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups sliced and skinned carrots
1 medium onion, chopped finely
3 cups low sodium chicken broth or 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger (optional)
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup whipping cream
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Skin and cut into 1/4 inch rounds approximately 5 cups of carrots.
  • Add to Slow Cooker.
  • NOTE: a food processor can really speed the chopping in this recipe.
  • Chop one onion finely and add to Cooker.
  • Add broth and orange juice.
  • Add optional ginger if desired- makes soup tangy.
  • Heat on low for 10-11 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
  • When carrots are tender, blend to a smooth consistency.
  • Add whipping cream, s and stir until creamy.
  • NOTE: Excellent first course or lunch with salad and roll.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.6, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 27.2, Sodium 118.2, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 8.6, Protein 4.2

Tips:

  • Choose Sweet Carrots: Select carrots that are brightly colored and have a sweet flavor. Look for carrots that are firm and free of blemishes.
  • Roast the Carrots: Roasting the carrots intensifies their sweetness and flavor. Roast them until they are slightly caramelized and tender.
  • Use Fresh Orange Juice: Fresh orange juice adds a bright and citrusy flavor to the soup. Use a juicer to extract the juice from oranges.
  • Add Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs like tarragon and thyme add a fragrant and herbaceous flavor to the soup. Use fresh herbs whenever possible.
  • Season to Taste: Season the soup with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Serve with a Garnish: Serve the soup with a garnish of fresh tarragon or thyme leaves. A dollop of sour cream or yogurt can also add a nice touch.

Conclusion:

Carrot soup with orange and tarragon is a delicious and nutritious soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The soup is easy to make and can be prepared in under an hour. It is a great way to use up leftover carrots and is a good source of vitamins and minerals. The combination of carrots, orange, and tarragon creates a unique and flavorful soup that is sure to please everyone.

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