🥕 Easy orange carrot soup: a vitamin-packed winter recipe
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Quick answer: For a vitamin-packed carrot and orange soup in winter , simply blend carrots with fresh orange juice, a touch of ginger, and a little onion. The result? A velvety, sunny soup, ultra-rich in beta-carotene and vitamin C 🥕🍊. Perfect for boosting your immune system, warming up cold evenings, and enjoying a light and delicious meal!
🥕 Ingredients
- 🥕 600g fresh carrots
- 🧅 2 yellow onions
- 🍊 2 organic oranges (juice + zest)
- 🥔 1 medium potato
- 💧 1 liter of water or vegetable broth
- 🧂 1 pinch of salt
- ⚡ 1 pinch of pepper and cumin (optional)
- 🌶️ 1 cm fresh ginger (optional)
- 🥥 2 tbsp coconut cream or milk (optional)
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👩🍳 Step-by-step preparation
Peel and slice the carrots. Peel the onion and the potato. Grate the zest of an organic orange 🍊. Take the opportunity to enjoy its fragrance!
In a large saucepan, sauté the chopped onion in a drizzle of olive oil until translucent. Add the grated ginger for a touch of zest 🌶️.
Add the carrots, potato, water or stock, a little salt and cumin. Cover and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, until the carrots are tender.
Squeeze the juice from the oranges and add it, along with the zest, to the saucepan off the heat. Blend everything together to obtain a smooth and colorful soup. Adjust the texture with a little water or coconut milk 🥥 if you want it creamier.
Serve piping hot in bowls. Add a dollop of cream, a sprinkle of seeds, or some parsley for garnish. Enjoy this vitamin-packed orange carrot soup in the heart of winter! 🥕🍊🔥
💡 Tips for a perfect carrot and orange soup
- 🍊 Use organic oranges to enjoy the pesticide-free zest and boost the fragrance.
- 🥥 Replace the fresh cream with coconut milk for a vegan, exotic and ultra-soft version.
- 🌶️ Add a touch of curry or coriander to personalize your soup to your liking.
- 🥗 For more fiber, leave the skin on the carrots if they are organic.
- 🔥 Serve the soup piping hot with some toasted pumpkin seeds or homemade croutons for a touch of indulgence.
- 💚 Discover more comforting recipes on our Soups page.
- 🌍 This carrot and orange soup is a specialty found in France, but is also very popular in Scandinavian and Mediterranean cuisines.
- 📖 For more ideas, get inspired by this selection on Saveurs Magazine .
❓ FAQ – Carrot and orange soup: a vitamin boost in winter
🍊 Why combine carrots and oranges?
Their combination brings softness, color, and above all, a cocktail of vitamins C and beta-carotene. Perfect for boosting your immunity and brightening up winter!
🥥 Can we make a vegan version without cream?
Of course! Replace the cream with coconut milk or plant-based yogurt: the soup remains smooth and delicious, without lactose.
🔥 Can the soup be prepared in advance?
Yes, it keeps for 3 days in the fridge and reheats very well. Ideal for vitamin-packed meal preps!
🥗 How to achieve an ultra velvety texture?
Immersion blender or powerful blender: the more you blend, the smoother the soup will be. Add a little stock or milk to adjust the texture to your liking.
🍲 Any other ideas for vitamin-rich soups?
Discover all our healthy and delicious recipes on the Neary Soups blog !
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