Carrot Soup With Basil Pesto Swirl Recipe

Name: Carrot Soup With Basil Pesto Swirl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 shallot; 1/4 teaspoon curry powder; 5 cups chopped carrots; 1 potato, peeled and chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt; freshly crushed black pepper; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 pinch nutmeg; Basil Pesto; 1 1/4 cups packed fresh basil; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 pinch each salt and pepper; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 shallot
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
5 cups chopped carrots
1 potato, peeled and chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
freshly crushed black pepper
6 cups chicken broth
1 pinch nutmeg
Basil Pesto
1 1/4 cups packed fresh basil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 pinch each salt and pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1
Basil Pesto: In food processor, finely chop together basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, salt and pepper.
2
With motor running, add oil in thin steady stream. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze.).
3
In Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat; fry onion, shallot, carrots, potato, garlic, salt, pepper and curry powder stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, about 10 minutes.
4
Add chicken broth and bring to boil.
5
Cover, reduce heat and simmer to blend flavours, about 40 minutes.
6
Ad nutmeg. Let cool slightly.
7
Using immersion blender or in batches in blender, pure soup until smooth. Add water to thin if desired.
8
(Make-ahead: Let cool for 30 minutes. Refrigerate, uncovered, in airtight container until cold. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
9
When ready to serve; reheat. Ladle into bowls; swirl 1 tsp pesto into each.

1051

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

123

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 1 shallot, 1/4 teaspoon curry powder, and more.

Yes, Carrot Soup With Basil Pesto Swirl falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Carrot Soup With Basil Pesto Swirl

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