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Carrot and Ginger Soup

with Orange Oil
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Carrot and Ginger Soup

Carrot and Ginger Soup - A creamy soup with aromatic spices and a fruity note

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Health Score:
88 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
55 min.
Preparation
Calories:
256
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Carrots are packed with beta-carotenes, which help protect the body's cells against damage caused by free radicals. 

Save a ton of calories and fat by replacing the whipped cream with low-fat yogurt. 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie256 cal.(12 %)
Protein3 g(3 %)
Fat23 g(20 %)
Carbohydrates9 g(6 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage6 g(20 %)
Vitamin A2.2 mg(275 %)
Vitamin D0.3 μg(2 %)
Vitamin E3.3 mg(28 %)
Vitamin K41.2 μg(69 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂0.1 mg(9 %)
Niacin1.2 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₆0.1 mg(7 %)
Folate15 μg(5 %)
Pantothenic acid0.4 mg(7 %)
Biotin7.3 μg(16 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.1 μg(3 %)
Vitamin C10 mg(11 %)
Potassium305 mg(8 %)
Calcium91 mg(9 %)
Magnesium28 mg(9 %)
Iron3.1 mg(21 %)
Iodine26 μg(13 %)
Zinc1 mg(13 %)
Saturated fatty acids6.5 g
Uric acid29 mg
Cholesterol23 mg
Complete sugar24 g
Development of this recipe:
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Ingredients

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2
Ingredients
1 Organic orange
2 Tbsps olive oil
4 carrots (10 oz)
1 pc fresh ginger (1 oz.)
2 small shallots
1 Tbsp Canola oil
17 ozs Vegetable broth
½ lemon
salt
peppers
3 Tbsps Whipped cream
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

2 Pots, 1 Bowl, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Peeler, 1 Fine grater, 1 Fine-mesh sieve, 1 Ladle, 1 Immersion blender, 1 Lid, 1 Citrus juicer

Preparation steps

1.
Carrot and Ginger Soup preparation step 1

Rinse the orange in hot water and wipe dry. Finely grate the zest and mix with the olive oil.

2.
Carrot and Ginger Soup preparation step 2

Peel the carrots and cut into large pieces. Peel and chop the ginger. Peel the shallots and cut into small cubes.

3.
Carrot and Ginger Soup preparation step 3

Heat the canola oil in a pot. Sauté the carrots, ginger and shallots until translucent over a medium heat.

4.
Carrot and Ginger Soup preparation step 4

Add vegetable broth to cover vegetables, cover with a lid and gently bring to a simmer. Cook over medium heat for 25 minutes.

5.
Carrot and Ginger Soup preparation step 5

At the end of the cooking time, puree the soup with an immersion blender until very fine and pass through a sieve into a second pot.

6.
Carrot and Ginger Soup preparation step 6

Cut the lemon in half and squeeze. Season the carrot and ginger soup to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice.

7.
Carrot and Ginger Soup preparation step 7

Whip the whipping cream in a separate bowl until slightly stiff.

8.
Carrot and Ginger Soup preparation step 8

Warm the carrot soup again and then place in bowls. Place 1 tablespoon of cream in the middle of each. If desired, form a heart with the cream using a small wooden stick. 

9.
Carrot and Ginger Soup preparation step 9

Pour the orange oil through a fine sieve and sprinkle over the carrot-ginger soup. Serve soup with crispy fried carrot strips, if desired.