Light and Refreshing Chilled Carrot Soup

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
21%
Light and Refreshing Chilled Carrot Soup
60 min.
6
222kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and surprisingly satisfying soup that's perfect for a light lunch, a refreshing dinner, or even as a delightful main course? Then you absolutely must try this Light and Refreshing Chilled Carrot Soup! It's a vegan and dairy-free dream, packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's ready in just about an hour.

Imagine the sweetness of young carrots, coaxed to perfection by simmering in a flavorful vegetable stock. Now, picture that silkiness intensified with the umami-rich addition of nori seaweed. Yes, that's right, seaweed! Don't let that throw you – it's a game-changer, adding a unique depth and savory note that elevates this humble carrot soup to something truly special.

This isn't your grandma's carrot soup! The chilled presentation makes it incredibly refreshing, especially on a warm day. Plus, it's naturally gluten and wheat-free, making it accessible to everyone. With minimal effort and readily available ingredients, you can whip up a batch and impress your friends and family with this subtly sophisticated dish. Trust me, they'll be asking for the recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1.8 lb young carrots [look with healthy, leafy green tops] for bunches
  • 15 leaves nori seaweed dried (or other Japanese seaweed if you cannot get nori)
  • medium onions 
  • servings sea salt and pepper black freshly ground to taste
  • 7.5 cups gluten and wheat free vegetable stock [homemade 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • blender
  • kitchen scissors

Directions

  1. Peel and slice the onions roughly. Trim and scrape the carrot and cut in thick slices.Put both in a pan with the stock, bring to the boil and simmer, covered, for 25–30 minutes or until the carrots are soft.Purée in a food processor [or blender] then return to the pan or a bowl.With scissors cut the nori into very thin strips and stir into the soup while it is still warm.Season to taste with salt and pepper then chill.Before serving, adjust seasoning again as it may need a little more when chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Calories222kcal
Protein67.26%
Fat8.56%
Carbs24.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.83
Glycemic Load
0.77
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
8.0639130071453%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.84mg
Kaempferol
0.24mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
7.44mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:222.46kcal
11.12%
Fat:2.2g
3.39%
Saturated Fat:0.03g
0.2%
Carbohydrates:14g
4.67%
Net Carbohydrates:11.25g
4.09%
Sugar:1.57g
1.74%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:819.33mg
35.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:38.96g
77.93%
Vitamin C:34.38mg
41.67%
Vitamin A:1634.23IU
32.68%
Iron:3.17mg
17.61%
Folate:59.58µg
14.9%
Manganese:0.28mg
13.96%
Fiber:2.76g
11.02%
Potassium:291.31mg
8.32%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.71%
Phosphorus:63.84mg
6.38%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.14%
Magnesium:18.44mg
4.61%
Copper:0.09mg
4.42%
Vitamin B3:0.81mg
4.04%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.94%
Calcium:27.83mg
2.78%
Zinc:0.37mg
2.45%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.18%
Selenium:0.73µg
1.05%