CARROT-STAR ANISE SOUP

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This was something I created off the cuff because I thought the flavors would combine well... and boy, did they! Star anise is used in pho which I love, and the aroma of carrots is just spellbinding and they go well together.

Provided by Cherry Liu

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

Time 1h

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
10 medium carrots, chopped
½ medium onion, chopped
3 cups water, or as needed
1 star anise pod
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or more to taste
½ teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Saute chopped carrots and onion in the hot oil, 10 to 15 minutes. Add water slowly, adjusting so that the vegetables are just covered. Add star anise, chicken bouillon, and coriander and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer, about 40 minutes.
  • Remove star anise. Puree soup with an immersion blender to desired consistency. Garnish with thyme and marjoram and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 532.5 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

Dewanna Olvera
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5/5 stars! This soup is absolutely delicious. The carrot and star anise flavors are a perfect match. I will definitely be making this soup again.


nazha Mostafa moon
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is smooth and creamy. I love the addition of star anise, it really gives the soup a unique flavor.


Kacper Lysiak
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I'm always looking for healthy and delicious soup recipes, and this one is perfect. The carrots are packed with vitamins and the star anise adds a unique and flavorful twist. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Kailan Samuel
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use simple, everyday ingredients to make such a flavorful and satisfying soup.


MD Yiyasin
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of star anise and ginger really elevates the flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Melody Kuromi
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is smooth and creamy. I love the addition of star anise, it really gives the soup a unique flavor.


Jariah Hayyan
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I'm always looking for healthy and delicious soup recipes, and this one is perfect. The carrots are packed with vitamins and the star anise adds a unique and flavorful twist. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Dickson Twum
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use simple, everyday ingredients to make such a flavorful and satisfying soup.


Kota Luna
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of star anise and ginger really elevates the flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


MsSeby34
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is smooth and creamy. I love the addition of star anise, it really gives the soup a unique flavor.


Paula Ordaz
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I'm always looking for healthy and delicious soup recipes, and this one is perfect. The carrots are packed with vitamins and the star anise adds a unique and flavorful twist. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Mojammel Haque
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use simple, everyday ingredients to make such a flavorful and satisfying soup.


Baaba Funcky
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I'm not a big fan of star anise, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The star anise flavor is very subtle and it really complements the carrots. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Charlee R
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This soup is delicious! The carrots are sweet and the star anise adds a warm, spicy flavor. I also like the addition of ginger and orange zest. They really brighten up the soup.


SEHANI SHARMILA
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I'm always looking for new and interesting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The carrot and star anise combination is unexpected but it works perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Mackenzie Hector
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this soup again for special occasions.


joseph Ghailan
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that it's a healthy and flavorful way to get my daily dose of vegetables.


nika _
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of star anise gave it a unique and delicious flavor that I loved. I also liked the texture of the soup, which was smooth and creamy.


Subekshya Panthi
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This carrot and star anise soup was a delight to make and even more delightful to eat. The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the sweetness of the carrots complemented beautifully by the warm spice of the star anise. I will definitely be making th