Purple Carrot Soup

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As beautiful as they are tasty, purple carrots make a delicious soup filled with antioxidants. This recipe adds a bit of fresh garlic and ginger to give the pureed soup a bit of zing. The vibrant color makes it a company-worthy starter.

Submitted by Buckwheat Queen
Published on March 9, 2020
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 stalk celery, diced

  • 1 shallot, diced

  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and smashed

  • 1 clove garlic, smashed

  • 1 ¼ pounds purple carrots, sliced

  • ½ pound potatoes, diced

  • 5 cups vegetable broth, divided

  • 4 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts

  • 4 tablespoons sour cream

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat and cook celery, shallot, ginger, and garlic until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and potatoes; mix to combine. Pour in 3 cups vegetable broth and slowly bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until carrots and potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes.

  2. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth, adding enough remaining broth to reach the desired consistency.

  3. Garnish with pistachio nuts and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

257 Calories
11g Fat
35g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 257
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 728mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 8g 27%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 21mg 24%
Calcium 114mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 869mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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