Spiced Carrot Soup with Cilantro Crema Recipe

Name: Spiced Carrot Soup with Cilantro Crema
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 6 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger, divided; 2 tablespoons ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 pounds carrots, washed, unpeeled, roughly chopped; 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled, roughly chopped; Water, as needed; 1 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup creme fraiche; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger, divided
2 tablespoons ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 pounds carrots, washed, unpeeled, roughly chopped
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled, roughly chopped
Water, as needed
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup creme fraiche
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

1
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and saute the onions, garlic, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon.
2
Stir to combine and saute for 6 minutes.
3
Add the carrots and sweet potatoes.
4
Saute for another 2 minutes.
5
Add enough water to cover all of the vegetables.
6
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the carrots and sweet potatoes are soft, about 45 minutes.
7
Remove the soup from the heat and using a hand held immersion blender, or using a food processor, carefully puree the soup until smooth, and then strain through a sieve into a fresh pot.
8
Place the pot over medium-low heat and stir in the orange juice, apple cider vinegar, and remaining grated ginger.
9
Simmer the mixture for 15 minutes.
10
In a small bowl, stir the creme fraiche and cilantro together.
11
To serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top each bowl with a spoonful of the creme fraiche-cilantro mixture.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cups chopped onions, 6 cloves garlic, chopped, 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger, divided, and more.

Yes, Spiced Carrot Soup with Cilantro Crema 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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Spiced Carrot Soup with Cilantro Crema

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Variations & substitutions

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