Sunny's Quick Chilled Carrot Soup Recipe

Name: Sunny's Quick Chilled Carrot Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 16-ounce bag frozen sliced carrots, thawed slightly; 1 to 2 cups chicken stock; 1/2 cup creme fraiche; 1/2 cup frozen pearl onions, thawed slightly; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika; Pinch of nutmeg; Kosher salt; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; Grated zest of 1 lemon; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

One 16-ounce bag frozen sliced carrots, thawed slightly
1 to 2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1/2 cup frozen pearl onions, thawed slightly
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika
Pinch of nutmeg
Kosher salt
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Grated zest of 1 lemon
Freshly ground black pepper

1
For the soup: In a powerful blender, add the carrots, 1 cup of the chicken stock, the creme fraiche, onions, lemon juice, maple syrup, ginger, paprika and nutmeg.
2
Blend until smooth.
3
If needed, add a bit more stock to loosen to the desired texture; this soup should be slightly thick.
4
Taste and season with salt.
5
Blend, taste again and season again if needed.
6
Refrigerate.
7
For the garnish: In a small dry pan over medium heat, add the pecans, lemon zest and a few grinds of black pepper.
8
Toss and toast until the pecans become fragrant and the lemon zest shines as well.
9
Pour the chilled soup into bowls and serve topped with the garnish.

114

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: One 16-ounce bag frozen sliced carrots, thawed slightly, 1 to 2 cups chicken stock, 1/2 cup creme fraiche, 1/2 cup frozen pearl onions, thawed slightly, and more.

Yes, Sunny's Quick Chilled 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!

Sunny's Quick Chilled Carrot Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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