Is this recipe diabetes-friendly?
This recipe just missed our diabetes-appropriate tag because, at 486 milligrams, it's a tick over the recommended amount of sodium per serving (480 mg or less). However, you could reduce the amount of added salt or use unsalted stock to make it fit our EatingWell diabetes guidelines.
Are carrots healthy?
Carrots are loaded with nutrition, including fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C and calcium. And while it's true that carrots are good for eye health, their antioxidants also help protect your heart, skin, brain and immune system while reducing inflammation.
Is this recipe high in fiber?
A 2-cup serving of this carrot soup will provide about 5 grams of fiber—which is about 19% of your daily fiber needs in one delicious bowl.
Is Carrot Soup vegetarian?
It can be! We like the savory flavor of chicken broth, but if you want a vegetarian soup, chicken-flavored broth (a vegetarian broth despite its name) is preferable to vegetable broth for its hearty, rich flavor and light golden color. Vegetable broth will work too, but it may darken the color. Sometimes called "no-chicken" broth, it can be found with the soups in the natural foods section of most supermarkets.
How do I make Carrot Soup extra creamy?
The easiest way to make your carrot soup creamy is to simply add cream after it's blended. (We prefer half-and-half to cut back on saturated fat.) If you want to skip the cream entirely, using a high-powered stand blender can give you light and creamy results. A regular stand blender works well too, but you may have to blend it for longer. When using any stand blender, be sure to remove the centerpiece from the lid and hold a clean towel over the hole to prevent burns.
Can I make Carrot Soup ahead?
Yes! Cover and refrigerate for up to four days or freeze for up to three months.
I don't have a blender, can I use something else?
If you have an immersion blender, it's one of the best tools to have when pureeing soups because it allows you to blend directly in cooking vessels like Dutch ovens and soup pots. Follow the recipe through Step 1, then puree the carrot soup with an immersion blender directly in the Dutch oven until smooth.
How do you balance sweetness in Carrot Soup?
If this carrot soup is a bit too sweet for your taste, you can balance out that sweetness with 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice to boost and brighten the flavor.
What can I serve with Carrot Soup?
This carrot soup is delicious paired with grilled cheese sandwiches. Try it with Spinach-&-Artichoke-Dip Grilled Cheese, French Onion Grilled Cheese, Collards & Portobello Grilled Cheese or Spanakopita Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and a side salad to complete the meal.
