Carrot Cheddar Soup

Carrots are a rich source of beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is important for eye health and immune function.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Carrot Cheddar Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: American, European Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 grams Carrots
• 1 medium-sized Onion
• 2 minced Garlic Cloves
• 4 cups Vegetable Stock
• 1 cups Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cups Heavy Cream
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• Optional chopped Chives

Instructions

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic cloves. Cook until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the carrots and vegetable stock to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
3. Using a blender or an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
4. Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in the cheddar cheese and heavy cream. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
5. Heat the soup over low heat until the cheese has melted and the soup is heated through.
6. Serve the soup hot and garnish with chopped chives, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 16g6%

Sugars 8g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.