Chilled Curried Carrot Soup With Herb Yogurt Sauce

Name: Chilled Curried Carrot Soup With Herb Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 white onion, diced; 1 tablespoon ginger, grated; 2 garlic cloves, grated; 1 teaspoon hot madras curry powder; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 bay leaf; 1.5 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into chunks; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk; .5 cups plain Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon Thai basil leaves, chopped; 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon mint, chopped; 1 lime, cut in half; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 white onion, diced
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 teaspoon hot madras curry powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 bay leaf
1.5 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
.5 cups plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon Thai basil leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon mint, chopped
1 lime, cut in half
Salt and pepper

1
Heat butter in a dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, curry powder, 2 tsp salt and 1/3 tsp pepper. Cook until onions are soft, about five minutes. Add garlic and ginger and saute another minute.
2
Add broth, bay leaf, and carrots and bring to a boil. Scrape any flavor bits from the bottom of the pot. Cover, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for about 20 minutes.
3
While the soup is simmering, place the Greek yogurt, herbs and the juice from one half of the lime in a blender. Blend until thoroughly incorporated. Chill.
4
Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Puree the soup in the blender while slowly adding the coconut milk. Chill in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, ladle into shallow bowls. Drizzle the yogurt mixture over the soup. Sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

580

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 white onion, diced, 1 tablespoon ginger, grated, 2 garlic cloves, grated, and more.

Yes, Chilled Curried Carrot Soup With Herb Yogurt Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!