Chilled Carrot Soup

Gluten Free
Health score
23%
Chilled Carrot Soup
365 min.
30
58kcal

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Introducing a delightful Chilled Carrot Soup, the perfect dish to elevate your culinary repertoire while keeping it healthy and gluten-free! This vibrant soup is an ideal choice for those warm days when you crave something refreshing and nourishing. Bursting with the natural sweetness of carrots, the earthiness of baking potatoes, and the gentle touch of leeks, this chilled delight offers a wonderful balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Not only is this soup low in calories at just 58 kcal per serving, but it also brings an impressive array of nutritional benefits thanks to its wholesome ingredients. Each spoonful is packed with vitamins and minerals, making it a fantastic starter or a light snack for any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a chic dinner party or looking for an elegant appetizer, this soup will surely impress your guests.

The process of making this soup is simple and rewarding. You’ll start by simmering the vegetables until tender, then blending them to create a silky-smooth texture. The addition of half-and-half lends a creamy richness while still keeping it light. Best of all, you can prepare it in advance—just chill it for a few hours or even overnight, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.

Serve this chilled carrot soup in elegant cups, garnished with finely shredded carrots for a pop of color and an added crunch. Your guests will be delighted by this refreshing, guilt-free starter that is as beautiful as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • cups baking potatoes diced peeled
  • cups carrots diced
  • 30 servings garnish: carrots shredded finely
  • tablespoon chicken soup base jarred
  • 32 oz chicken broth 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper white
  • cup half-and-half 
  • 1.5 cups leeks chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • blender
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool 10 minutes.
  2. Puree vegetable mixture, in batches, in a blender until smooth.
  3. Transfer puree to a large bowl; whisk in half-and-half, salt, and white pepper until blended.
  4. Let cool 1 hour; cover and chill 4 to 48 hours.
  5. Add salt and white pepper to taste.
  6. Serve in chilled cups.

Nutrition Facts

Calories58kcal
Protein10.76%
Fat18.23%
Carbs71.01%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.01
Glycemic Load
4.61
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
8.6904347564863%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.29mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:57.65kcal
2.88%
Fat:1.23g
1.89%
Saturated Fat:0.61g
3.82%
Carbohydrates:10.79g
3.6%
Net Carbohydrates:8.48g
3.08%
Sugar:4.17g
4.63%
Cholesterol:3.67mg
1.22%
Sodium:209.93mg
9.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.63g
3.27%
Vitamin A:12221.78IU
244.44%
Vitamin K:12.05µg
11.48%
Fiber:2.31g
9.24%
Potassium:319.53mg
9.13%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.36%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.17%
Vitamin C:5.74mg
6.96%
Vitamin B3:0.97mg
4.86%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.84%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.77%
Folate:18.98µg
4.75%
Phosphorus:44.85mg
4.49%
Calcium:38.49mg
3.85%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.7%
Magnesium:14.62mg
3.65%
Copper:0.06mg
2.96%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.75%
Iron:0.47mg
2.64%
Zinc:0.29mg
1.92%
Source:My Recipes