Chilled Carrot and Tomato-Mint Soup

This beautifully-colored, bright, and refreshing chilled soup is perfect for a summer evening or light lunch. Serve with fresh bread.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound carrots

  • 4 large vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and quartered

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed

  • kosher salt to taste

  • ½ onion, finely chopped

  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped

  • 1 (32 fluid ounce) container vegetable broth

  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves

  • 1 tablespoon table cream

  • 1 teaspoon fresh mint leaves, or to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Place carrots and tomatoes in a large roasting dish. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with kosher salt.

  3. Roast in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes.

  4. While vegetables are roasting, heat remaining tablespoon olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add celery and cook until softened, making sure onions do not burn, about 4 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth. Reduce heat to low and keep warm.

  5. Remove vegetables from the oven; add tomatoes directly to simmering broth. Let carrots cool for 5 minutes.

  6. Coarsely chop carrots and add to simmering broth. Season with additional kosher salt. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat, and let simmer to intermingle flavors, about 20 minutes.

  7. Carefully transfer soup to a large blender, working in batches if necessary. Add 1/4 cup mint. Cover blender and hold lid down with a potholder. Pulse a few times before leaving on to blend to a fine, smooth consistency. Transfer soup to a large serving bowl or container.

  8. Chill soup in the refrigerator thoroughly, at least 2 hours. Garnish with 1 teaspoon mint leaves and a swirl of table cream before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

190 Calories
9g Fat
26g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 190
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 658mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 10%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 33mg 37%
Calcium 93mg 7%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 870mg 19%

* 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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