VELVETY CARROT SOUP

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Warm up on a cool evening with this nutritious -- and delicious -- recipe for carrot soup, courtesy of Martha's personal chef, Tony Esnault.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 pounds carrots, preferably with stems, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick on the bias
1/4 cup diced onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
Pinch of sugar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 parsnips, peeled and sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch rounds
1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
2 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a medium-size saucepan with a lid, melt butter over medium heat. Reserve 1/2 cup carrots and add remaining carrots to saucepan along with onion, garlic, ginger, sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, and a pinch of pepper; stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until carrots are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in another medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Add reserved 1/2 cup carrots, parsnips, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until they begin to color slightly, about 2 minutes. Cover and cook until tender, about 5 minutes more.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and add vinegar, stirring to coat; cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and divide vegetable mixture evenly between 4 soup bowls.
  • Add chicken broth and milk to carrot and onion mixture; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and working in batches, transfer to the jar of a blender (do not fill more than halfway); loosely cover and carefully puree until very smooth and frothy. Pour soup over vegetables in soup bowls and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

Marie Thelusmond
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot soup, but this recipe was really good. The carrots were perfectly cooked and the soup was very flavorful.


Afridy Hossion
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This soup was a great way to use up leftover carrots. It was easy to make and it tasted delicious.


Sompod Sorkar
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This soup was a good starting point, but I think I'll make some changes next time. I'll add some more vegetables and maybe a different spice blend.


Kiran Bhatta
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This soup was okay, but it wasn't anything special. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


B.J. McMahon
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This soup was really easy to make, but it didn't have a lot of flavor. I think I'll try adding some more vegetables next time.


Hasnain Kyani
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Gbenga Bada
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Overall, I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing either.


manoj kapar
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This soup was a bit too sweet for my liking. I think I'll use less carrots next time.


Ariana Maria (ari)
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I found this soup to be too thick. I think I'll add more broth next time.


Trisha Redd
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This soup was a little too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Grace Taura
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I'm not a huge fan of carrots, but this soup was surprisingly delicious. The sweetness of the carrots was perfectly balanced by the spices.


Mujeeb Khattak
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of carrots, ginger, and cumin.


Ivo Wana
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.


Jeffrey Podhora
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it fills you up without being too heavy.


Ara's Valley
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really delicious soup.


Atif Gabol
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover carrots.


Emma Moseley
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Jagoda Kazmierczak
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This soup was a hit with my family! The kids loved the sweet flavor of the carrots, and the adults enjoyed the more complex flavors from the spices.


Kaleb Boi
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The soup was so creamy and flavorful, and the addition of the ginger and cumin gave it a really nice depth of flavor.


Aralynn Naranjo
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This carrot soup was absolutely delicious! The velvety texture was so smooth and creamy, and the flavor was rich and flavorful. I loved the hint of sweetness from the carrots, and the spices added a nice warmth to the soup.