CARROT SOUP WITH STAR ANISE

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Onion     Appetizer     Sauté     High Fiber     Carrot     Winter     Thyme     Anise     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
6 large fresh thyme sprigs
5 whole star anise,* divided
2 small bay leaves
1 large garlic clove, chopped
2 1-pound bags peeled baby carrots
4 cups low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, thyme, 3 star anise, bay leaves, and garlic. Sauté until onion softens, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and broth. Bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until carrots are very tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove and discard thyme sprigs, star anise, and bay leaves. Working in small batches, puree soup in blender until very smooth; return to same pot. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly, cover, and chill. Rewarm over low heat before continuing.)
  • Finely grind remaining star anise in spice mill or coffee grinder. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with ground star anise.
  • *Brown, star-shaped seedpods; available at some supermarkets, Asian markets, and specialty foods stores.

Shuaib Zainab
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This soup is so good! The star anise gives it a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


matthew fox
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I'm not a huge fan of carrot soup, but this recipe is a game-changer! The star anise adds a really unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Jemima Blin
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This soup is amazing! The star anise adds a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Naveen Prajapati
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of star anise, but I'm glad I did! The star anise flavor is very subtle and it really complements the carrots. The soup is also very creamy and flavorful.


Pulami Bahdoor
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The star anise gives it a unique and delicious flavor.


wael karam
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Just made this soup and it is delicious! The star anise adds a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Plush god999
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the unique flavor of the star anise. The soup was also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Burair aqeel
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This carrot soup with star anise is a delightful blend of flavors. The star anise adds a unique and slightly sweet licorice flavor that complements the natural sweetness of the carrots. The soup is creamy and smooth, with a hint of warmth from the st