Carrot Soup with a Secret
Velvety, vibrant, and utterly comforting, this Carrot Soup with a Secret is a wholesome twist on classic carrot soup that will surprise and delight your taste buds. Featuring sweet, earthy carrots blended to creamy perfection, this simple yet sophisticated recipe hides an unexpected ingredient: unsweetened peanut butter. The rich nutty undertones elevate every spoonful, complemented by warm spices like ground cumin and coriander. Ready in just 45 minutes, this hearty soup is perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings. Garnish with a drizzle of coconut milk and fresh cilantro for an optional finishing touch that enhances both flavor and presentation. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with flavor, this soul-soothing carrot soup is as irresistible as it is nutritious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large carrots
- 1 medium onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened peanut butter (secret ingredient)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup coconut milk (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and roughly chop the carrots and onion. Peel the garlic cloves.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the chopped carrots to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
Turn off the heat. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender and blend until smooth.
Stir in the unsweetened peanut butter until fully incorporated. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed.
If desired, drizzle with coconut milk and sprinkle with fresh cilantro leaves before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.2 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.9 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4932 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.4 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.1 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.6 g | ||
| Protein | 33.3 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 388 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 3758 mg | 80% | |
*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.
