Carrot-and-Leek Soup

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
20%
Carrot-and-Leek Soup
45 min.
8
161kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your soul with this delightful Carrot-and-Leek Soup, a comforting dish that beautifully marries the earthiness of leeks with the natural sweetness of baby carrots. Perfect as a starter or a light snack, this vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is not only simple to prepare but also incredibly satisfying.

This vibrant soup is a feast for the senses, boasting a lovely creamy texture thanks to the addition of half-and-half. Each spoonful is a delightful blend of flavors, with aromatic garlic and thyme complementing the fresh sweetness of carrots and the mild taste of leeks. With just 45 minutes of your time, you can whip up a pot that serves eight, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy dinners with friends.

The soup is not only delicious but is also packed with wholesome ingredients, making it a guilt-free choice. At only 161 calories per serving, it fits perfectly into a health-conscious lifestyle. So, grab your Dutch oven and food processor, and let’s create a bowl of comfort that will warm hearts and bellies alike. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • pound baby carrots 
  • 64 ounce chicken broth 
  • 0.3 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  •  garlic cloves chopped
  • cup half-and-half 
  • large leeks cleaned sliced
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • small onion chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • blender
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Remove and discard green tops from leeks; cut white portions into slices, and set aside.
  2. Saut chopped onion and chopped garlic in hot olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat just until tender. Do not brown.
  3. Stir in leeks, carrots, and next 3 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  4. Stir in thyme.
  5. Remove from heat, and let cool 10 minutes.
  6. Process carrot mixture, in 2 or 3 batches, in a food processor or with a hand emulsion blender until smooth.
  7. Return carrot mixture to Dutch oven, and add half-and-half.
  8. Heat over low heat until warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories161kcal
Protein10.34%
Fat32.65%
Carbs57.01%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.13
Glycemic Load
2.06
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
16.42391306421%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.44mg
Kaempferol
1.25mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
1.84mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:160.8kcal
8.04%
Fat:6.08g
9.35%
Saturated Fat:2.46g
15.38%
Carbohydrates:23.88g
7.96%
Net Carbohydrates:17.95g
6.53%
Sugar:12.44g
13.82%
Cholesterol:15.12mg
5.04%
Sodium:1147.39mg
49.89%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.33g
8.66%
Vitamin A:24311.64IU
486.23%
Vitamin K:39.04µg
37.18%
Manganese:0.62mg
30.82%
Fiber:5.93g
23.73%
Folate:77.11µg
19.28%
Potassium:582.4mg
16.64%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
16.11%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.94%
Iron:2.72mg
15.09%
Copper:0.27mg
13.41%
Vitamin C:11.05mg
13.39%
Calcium:127.15mg
12.71%
Phosphorus:105.43mg
10.54%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.4%
Magnesium:36.1mg
9.02%
Vitamin B5:0.87mg
8.71%
Vitamin B3:1.67mg
8.37%
Selenium:4.06µg
5.8%
Vitamin E:0.83mg
5.56%
Zinc:0.65mg
4.34%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.71%
Source:My Recipes