Creamy Carrot Soup With Star Anise

Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body and is essential for good vision.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Creamy Carrot Soup With Star Anise

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Carrots
• 1 piece Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 piece Star Anise
• 800 milliliter Vegetable Stock
• 200 milliliter Cream
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
2. Add sliced carrots, star anise, vegetable stock, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until carrots are tender.
3. Remove star anise and blend the soup until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
4. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the cream. Heat over low heat until warmed through.
5. Serve hot and garnish with a drizzle of cream and a sprinkle of black pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 10g

Protein 3g6%

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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.