Carrot Apple Celery Soup
Warm, comforting, and packed with natural flavor, this Carrot Apple Celery Soup is a vibrant blend of wholesome ingredients that's both nourishing and satisfying. Featuring the earthy sweetness of carrots and apples paired with the herbaceous crunch of celery, this easy-to-make soup boasts a well-balanced flavor profile enhanced with aromatic cumin and coriander. The addition of freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a tangy brightness, making it the perfect light and healthy option for any time of year. Ready in just 45 minutes, this velvety-smooth soup is ideal for meal prep and pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a side salad. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Whether you're looking for a cozy starter or a nutritious main, this vegan and gluten-free soup will delight your taste buds and warm your soul.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 4 medium, peeled and chopped carrots
- 1 large, peeled, cored, and chopped apple
- 3 chopped celery stalks
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped, for garnish fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
Stir in the chopped carrots, apple, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the vegetable broth, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Remove the pot from heat and allow the soup to cool slightly. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, blend it in batches using a countertop blender.
Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the soup warm, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1063 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.8 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5363 mg | 233% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.7 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.6 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.5 g | ||
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 608 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 5037 mg | 107% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
