Carrot Soup with Thyme and Fennel

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Carrot Soup with Thyme and Fennel
45 min.
4
200kcal

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Warm and comforting, this Carrot Soup with Thyme and Fennel is a delightful vegetarian dish that will brighten your day. Perfect for a starter or a cozy snack, this creamy soup beautifully balances the sweetness of carrots with the aromatic flavors of thyme and fennel, making it a perfect choice for any meal.

Ready in just 45 minutes, it offers an easy solution for busy weeknights or a sophisticated touch to your dinner parties. The recipe showcases simple ingredients like fresh carrots, leeks, and garlic, all simmered together in a rich, low-salt chicken broth, which enhances the natural flavors of the vegetables. The addition of thyme and fennel seeds contributes a subtle herbal charm that elevates this soup from ordinary to extraordinary.

Not only is this soup gluten-free, but it also provides a satisfying caloric profile, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Each bowl of this vibrant orange goodness contains about 200 calories, and with each spoonful, you'll enjoy a balance of healthy fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.

Whether you're looking for a comforting meal on a chilly evening or a delicious appetizer to impress your guests, this Carrot Soup with Thyme and Fennel is sure to enchant your palate and warm your soul.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter ()
  • medium carrots peeled chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon fennel seeds 
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove chopped
  • 0.8 cup leek white green chopped ( and pale parts only)
  • cups chicken broth canned ()
  • 0.8 cup onion chopped
  • servings thyme leaves fresh chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • ladle
  • blender

Directions

  1. Melt 1/4 cup butter in large saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Add carrots, onion, leek, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon thyme and fennel seeds; stir to coat. Cover; cook until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  3. Add 5 cups broth. Bring to simmer. Cover partially; simmer until carrots are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. Cool slightly.Working in batches, purée soup in blender. Return to pan. Thin to desired consistency with more broth. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and chill.)
  4. Bring soup to simmer. Ladle into bowls.
  5. Sprinkle with additional thyme.

Nutrition Facts

Calories200kcal
Protein13.8%
Fat57.23%
Carbs28.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
68.96
Glycemic Load
3.42
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
12.445652194645%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.64mg
Isorhamnetin
1.5mg
Kaempferol
0.79mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
6.26mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:200.04kcal
10%
Fat:13.55g
20.85%
Saturated Fat:7.87g
49.17%
Carbohydrates:15.43g
5.14%
Net Carbohydrates:12.66g
4.6%
Sugar:5.22g
5.8%
Cholesterol:30.5mg
10.17%
Sodium:226.83mg
9.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.35g
14.71%
Vitamin A:10883.68IU
217.67%
Vitamin B3:4.79mg
23.95%
Vitamin K:17.03µg
16.22%
Potassium:541.89mg
15.48%
Phosphorus:132.02mg
13.2%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.05%
Vitamin C:10.32mg
12.51%
Copper:0.22mg
11.12%
Fiber:2.77g
11.1%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.63%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.81%
Iron:1.49mg
8.25%
Folate:29µg
7.25%
Calcium:61.35mg
6.14%
Vitamin E:0.89mg
5.95%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.32%
Magnesium:21.08mg
5.27%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.59%
Zinc:0.57mg
3.8%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.56%
Selenium:0.73µg
1.05%
Source:Epicurious