Light Cream Of Carrot Soup Recipe

Name: Light Cream Of Carrot Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 8 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt (optional); 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
8 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt (optional)
1/4 cup chopped pistachios (optional)

1
Heat the oil in a large 8-quart soup pot over medium heat. Add the carrots, onions, and potatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but not brown, about 25-30 minutes.
2
Add broth, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and cinnamon stick.
3
In a blender or food processor, puree the carrot mixture in batches. Return to the pot and warm over low heat. Add the nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste.
4
Optional: Swirl in the yogurt and top with pistachios just before serving.

1045

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

154

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil, 2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces, 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Light Cream Of 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.

Light Cream Of Carrot Soup

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