Curried Carrot & Apple Soup

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This colorful soup is both simple and delicious. Use apples that cook up soft; McIntosh are great.

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Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings, generous 3/4 cup each
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)

  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon curry powder

  • 5 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced (3 cups)

  • 2 large McIntosh or other apples, peeled and coarsely chopped (3 cups), peeled and coarsely chopped (3 cups)

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 4 ½ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

  • 2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt, for garnish (optional)

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, dill or basil for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan or medium soup pot over medium heat. Stir in onion and celery; cook until the onion is softened and translucent, 8 to 12 minutes; do not brown.

  2. Stir in curry powder, then add carrots, apples and bay leaf. Stir well over medium heat for 2 minutes, then add broth and salt. Bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover tightly and simmer until the carrots and apples are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

  3. Remove the bay leaf. Using a large slotted spoon, transfer the soup solids to a food processor, adding about 12 cup of the broth; process to a smooth puree. Pour the puree back into the soup. Reheat and season with pepper. Serve piping hot, garnishing each serving, if you like, with a dab of yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, Fall 2002

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

73 Calories
2g Fat
12g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size generous 3/4 cup
Calories 73
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 3g 5%
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Vitamin A 7561IU 151%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Folate 20mcg 5%
Sodium 421mg 18%
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Magnesium 13mg 3%
Potassium 348mg 7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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