Zuppa di Carote: Roasted Carrot soup recipe

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Zuppa di Carote: Roasted Carrot soup recipe

This homemade vegetable, Zuppa di Carote, is a simple yet flavorful Italian carrot soup. It is naturally sweet and creamy without cream.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Course: Soup

Cuisine: International

Keyword: carrot ginger soup, orange and carrot soup, roasted carrot soup

Servings: people

Calories: 225kcal

Author: Vladka Merva

Equipment

Ingredients

2 Oranges
700 g Carrots
4 Onions small
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
4 cups Vegetable Broth

SEASONING

1 handful Thyme fresh
1 handfull Parsley fresh
1 piece Ginger fresh
2 cloves Garlic
½ Cinnamon Stick
Salt pepper

GARNISH

Coconut cream or milk
Sunflower Seeds

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cut the carrots into chunks. Spread them out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cut oranges in quarters and place them on the baking sheet with the carrots. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt pepper, and thyme. Roast for 25-30 minutes until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized, and the orange halves are soft. Once the oranges are cool enough to handle, remove the zest from the roasted quarters with the spoon.
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add chopped onions, minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, cinnamon stick and fresh herbs, and simmer until they become soft and translucent about 5-7 minutes. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the carrots and oranges to the pot. Pour enough vegetable broth to cover the vegetables. This will be about 4 cups, but adjust as needed. Increase the heat and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes to bring all flavor combination together. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. You can transfer the soup in batches and puree until smooth. Adjust the seasoning to taste and stir in orange juice if the soup is too thick. You can also use a food processor.

Notes

This aromatic carrot-orange soup makes a delicious appetizer or main meal.

Serve it hot. This bright orange carrot soup with orange looks great in a bowl with sunflower seeds on top. They make a delicious and nutritious garnish.

For added richness, you can add a swirl of coconut milk or cream.

Sprinkle with fresh herbs, or a few roasted carrot slices for a beautiful presentation.

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