Carrot Soup with Orange is a light yet comforting soup that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the fresh, citrusy notes of orange. The result is a smooth, well-balanced dish that feels both warming and refreshing. It works equally well as a simple starter or a light main course, especially during cooler seasons.
Carrot Soup with Orange
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1 Kilogram (kg) carrot
- 1 Piece onion
- 1 Decilitre (dl) orange juice
- 2 Decilitre (dl) heavy cream
- 1 Table spoon (tbsp) sugar, brown
- 5 Dekagram (dkg) butter
- 2 Table spoon (tbsp) oil
- 1 Table spoon (tbsp) thyme
- 1 Table spoon (tbsp) starch
Instructions
Carrot is a versatile veggie, here you can try a unique flavour added orange and sugar to the soup. Add a bit of olive oil to a pot and heat it on medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sautee until translucent. Add the chopped carrot and stir. If needed, add a bit more olive oil and season with salt and sugar. Cook for 2-3 minutes and then add the stock. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat. Continue to simmer until the carrots are tender and cooked. Add the orange juice and starch with cream, bring to the boil and then turn o! the heat. Serve the soup hot and garnish the top with fresh coriander, chili flakes, olive oil or cooked quinoa as you prefer. If you make it more gravy you may serve as pottage with breaded chicken or fried bacon slices.
