Cool Carrot Puree Recipe

Name: Cool Carrot Puree
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 4 cups water with 2 vegetable bouillon cubes, or other stock option (page 9); 1 pound carrots, peeled and finely diced; 1 large potato, peeled and finely diced; 2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning (see page 4 for brands); 1 large broccoli crown, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups rice milk, more or less as needed; 1/4 cup minced fresh dill, to taste, plus extra for garnish; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; Vegan Sour Cream (page 7) for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
4 cups water with 2 vegetable bouillon cubes, or other stock option (page 9)
1 pound carrots, peeled and finely diced
1 large potato, peeled and finely diced
2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning (see page 4 for brands)
1 large broccoli crown, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups rice milk, more or less as needed
1/4 cup minced fresh dill, to taste, plus extra for garnish
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Vegan Sour Cream (page 7) for garnish, optional

1
Heat the oil in a soup pot.
2
Add the onions and saute over medium-low heat until golden.
3
Add the water with bouillon cubes, carrots, potato, and tomatoes.
4
Stir in the bay leaves and seasoning.
5
Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat.
6
Cover and simmer gently until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
7
Allow the soup to cool to room temperature.
8
Discard the bay leaves.
9
Transfer the solid ingredients to a food processor, in batches if necessary, and process until smoothly pureed.
10
Return to the soup pot.
11
Or insert an immersion blender into the pot and process until smoothly pureed.
12
Steam the broccoli in a large saucepan with about an inch of water until bright green and tender-crisp.
13
Drain in a colander and rinse briefly with cool water.
14
Stir the broccoli into the soup.
15
Add enough rice milk to give the soup a slightly thick consistency.
16
Stir in the dill, then season with salt and pepper.
17
Let the soup cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
18
Garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream, if desired, and a sprinkling of dill.
19
Per serving:
20
Calories: 172
21
Total fat: 6g
22
Protein: 4g
23
Fiber: 5g
24
Carbohydrate: 28g
25
Cholesterol: 0mg
26
Sodium: 110mg

434

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 large onions, chopped, 4 cups water with 2 vegetable bouillon cubes, or other stock option (page 9), 1 pound carrots, peeled and finely diced, and more.

Yes, Cool Carrot Puree falls under the General 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.

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Cool Carrot Puree

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Variations & substitutions

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