Delightful Citrus Carrot Soup Recipe You Need To Try

Citrus carrot soup is an easy dish to prepare that the whole family will love. Kids will especially enjoy it as the sweetness of the carrots with the juice of the orange makes for a soup that is kid-friendly while still being a healthy choice.

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I don't know about you, but my husband and daughter are not big fans of vegetables. When I prepare things for them, I have to find the best way to get them to eat healthier is by either hiding the vegetables in something else or making it super fun. The orange color of this soup is the later of these two. Paired with the grilled cheese croutons from my roasted heirloom tomato soup recipe, it's a delicious lunch that's nutritious and flavorful that they both love.

All About Carrots: The Star of Vegetables Great To Eat in Spring

Carrots are a popular vegetable, usually added to soups and stews. They are even more delicious in their starring role in two healthy spring soups with ginger and orange.

Carrots, fennel, parsnips, and the plant Queen Anne’s lace all belong to the same botanical family of Umbelliferae. The carrot, Daucus carota, is a familiar and economical root vegetable that is available fresh year-round. Carrots are native to the area now known as Afghanistan, and the wild and cultivated varieties have probably been harvested for over 2,000 years.

How To Make Carrot Orange Soup

This is an incredibly simple recipe that even a beginner that is just learning the basics of cooking can master easily. It starts with a simple saute of the carrots and onions, then adding in the broth and the thyme. After you puree the soup, add in the orange juice and reheat it before serving.

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Easy Carrot Orange Spring Soup Recipe

Yield: 6

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

A fabulous carrot and orange soup that can be put together in 30 minutes! Enjoy the sweet flavors of spring in every spoonful while feeling more energized throughout your day. This soup will tantalize your taste buds without compromising on nutrition.

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Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 cups sliced carrots
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon thyme leaves or 1 tsp dried
• 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• Few sprigs of fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, warm oil. Add sliced carrots and onions, cover and cook till softened, about 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add chicken broth and fresh or dried thyme. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 min or until carrots are tender.
4. Let cool slightly and puree. Add orange juice and gently reheat.

Notes

Optional: Before serving, top each bowl with a dollop of plain non fat greek yogurt or non fat sour cream and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

Season to taste with salt and pepper. 

Blending to a slightly chunky texture will give this spring soup a casual quality, while a smoother consistency is perfectly suited to an elegant dinner menu. Fresh orange juice is recommended for the best flavor, though frozen orange juice is acceptable. Try substituting tangerine juice for orange.

Nutrition Information

Yield 6 Serving Size 1 grams
Amount Per Serving Calories 104Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 3mgSodium 712mgCarbohydrates 13gFiber 3gSugar 8gProtein 2g

*This is an automatic calculation by a third party app*

Other Soup Recipes To Try:

• Minestrone Soup
• Carrot Ginger Soup
• Garden Vegetable Soup
• Leftover Turkey Marsala Soup
• Roasted Heirloom Tomato Soup

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