Somewhat Healthier Creamy Spicy Carrot Soup Recipe

Name: Somewhat Healthier Creamy Spicy Carrot Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 potatoes, cubed; 6 carrots, sliced; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 4 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon turmeric; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; ¼ cup fresh dill; 2 cups nonfat milk; 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 potatoes, cubed
6 carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon white pepper
¼ cup fresh dill
2 cups nonfat milk
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice

1
Heat olive oil in the bottom of a large pot.
2
Add onion and saute until onion is somewhat translucent.
3
Add potato cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until cubes are slightly browned.
4
Add water.
5
Bring to a boil.
6
Add carrots, garlic, and celery.
7
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for twenty minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
8
Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
9
Puree soup in food processor until smooth.
10
Add milk, dried spices, and_half_ the fresh dill.
11
In a small bowl, blend together yogurt, lemon juice, and the rest of the dill.
12
To serve, ladle carrot soup into bowl and garnish with yogurt sauce.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 3 potatoes, cubed, 6 carrots, sliced, and more.

Yes, Somewhat Healthier Creamy Spicy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Somewhat Healthier Creamy Spicy Carrot Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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