Dungeness Carrot Soup Recipe

Name: Dungeness Carrot Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped; 1 lb carrot, sliced (no need to peel); 1 large bay leaf; 2 tablespoons white rice (uncooked); 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon lemon zest; 6 ounces crabmeat (from a 1 1/2 lb. Dungeness crab, cooked and shelled); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chives, minced; chives, chopped (for garnishing)

Servings: persons

2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
1 lb carrot, sliced (no need to peel)
1 large bay leaf
2 tablespoons white rice (uncooked)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon lemon zest
6 ounces crabmeat (from a 1 1/2 lb. Dungeness crab, cooked and shelled)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chives, minced
chives, chopped (for garnishing)

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In a 5-qt.
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pot over medium-high heat, melt butter.
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Add onion, carrots, bay leaf, white rice, salt, black pepper and cumin.
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Cook, stirring, until onions are light golden, about 6 minutes.
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Add 5 cups water and bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes.
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Remove bay leaf.
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Working in batches, puree soup in a blender until smooth.
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Return soup to pot, stir in lemon zest, and bring back up to heat without boiling.
9
In a small bowl, toss crab with lemon juice and minced chives.
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Put an equal mound of crab mixture in the center of each of 4 soup bowls, then ladle soup around crab.
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Garnish with chopped chives.

148

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped, 1 lb carrot, sliced (no need to peel), 1 large bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Dungeness Carrot Soup 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.

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Dungeness Carrot Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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