Carrot and Caraway Soup

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
15%
Carrot and Caraway Soup
55 min.
2
178kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Carrot and Caraway Soup, a perfect blend of flavors that is both vegetarian and gluten-free. This comforting dish is not just a meal; it’s a warm hug in a bowl that invites you to savor the essence of simplicity and nutrition. Picture vibrant orange carrots, tenderly sautéed with aromatic onions and the unique, earthy notes of crushed caraway seeds. Together, they create a soup that is as nourishing as it is delicious.

Ready in just 55 minutes, this dish serves two, making it an ideal option for a cozy dinner or a delightful starter when entertaining guests. With only 178 calories per serving, it’s an excellent choice for a nutritious yet satisfying meal. Imagine cozying up with a bowl of this velvety soup, garnished with fresh parsley, and perhaps a slice of gluten-free bread on the side. The addition of aquavit adds a touch of sophistication and enhances the flavors, making every spoonful a journey of taste.

Whether you’re looking for a light lunch, a soothing snack, or a refined starter for your dinner party, this Carrot and Caraway Soup is sure to impress. Embrace the goodness of vegetables and the aromatic spices in this easy-to-make recipe that’s bound to become a staple in your kitchen! Let’s dive into the cooking adventure and enjoy the wholesome benefits of this delightful dish.

Ingredients

  • tablespoon butter 
  • teaspoon caraway seeds with pestle crushed
  • 12 ounces carrots peeled sliced
  • servings parsley fresh chopped
  • 14 ounce chicken broth canned ()
  •  onion chopped
  • tablespoons frangelico 
  • tablespoons frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • ladle

Directions

  1. Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and sauté 1 minute.
  3. Add carrots and sauté until onion is tender, about 8 minutes.
  4. Add caraway and cook 30 seconds.
  5. Add 1 can broth. Cover and simmer until carrots are tender, about 35 minutes.
  6. Transfer soup to processor; puree. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
  7. Return soup to saucepan and bring to simmer, thinning with more broth if too thick.
  8. Mix in aquavit. Ladle into bowls.
  9. Garnish with parsley and serve.
  10. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories178kcal
Protein13.61%
Fat35.2%
Carbs51.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
77.92
Glycemic Load
6.58
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
18.27652180454%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
8.62mg
Luteolin
0.24mg
Isorhamnetin
2.76mg
Kaempferol
0.83mg
Myricetin
0.68mg
Quercetin
11.53mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:178.45kcal
8.92%
Fat:7.51g
11.55%
Saturated Fat:4.04g
25.26%
Carbohydrates:24.57g
8.19%
Net Carbohydrates:18.36g
6.68%
Sugar:10.7g
11.89%
Cholesterol:15.05mg
5.02%
Sodium:226.52mg
9.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.53g
13.06%
Vitamin A:28933.05IU
578.66%
Vitamin K:88.76µg
84.54%
Fiber:6.21g
24.84%
Vitamin C:19.64mg
23.8%
Potassium:832.62mg
23.79%
Vitamin B3:4.55mg
22.73%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.68%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.4%
Phosphorus:144.7mg
14.47%
Folate:49.16µg
12.29%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.77%
Copper:0.21mg
10.71%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.68%
Calcium:90.81mg
9.08%
Vitamin E:1.35mg
9.01%
Magnesium:32.62mg
8.15%
Iron:1.45mg
8.08%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.56%
Zinc:0.8mg
5.36%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.51%
Source:Epicurious