Orange Carrot Mint Soup
Brighten up your table with a bowl of Orange Carrot Mint Soup, a vibrant and healthy combination of sweet, earthy carrots, zesty orange, and refreshing mint. This silky-smooth soup is packed with nourishing ingredients like fresh carrots, a splash of orange juice, and fragrant mint leaves, making it a perfect choice for any season. The warm flavors are balanced with a touch of tangy orange zest, while a dollop of creamy Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of mint on top elevate its presentation and taste. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, this easy, one-pot recipe is a delightful appetizer or light meal option. Serve it warm for cozy comfort or chilled for a refreshing twist—your taste buds are in for a treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium (chopped) yellow onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 600 grams (peeled and sliced) carrots
- 1 liter vegetable stock
- 120 milliliters orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 10 leaves (plus extra for garnish) fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons (optional, for garnish) Greek yogurt
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots to the pot and stir to combine.
Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the carrots are tender.
Remove the pot from heat and let cool slightly for 5 minutes.
Transfer the soup to a blender in batches, or use an immersion blender, and puree until smooth.
Stir in the orange juice, orange zest, and fresh mint leaves, blending again briefly to incorporate.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a few mint leaves, if desired.
Serve warm or chilled for a refreshing treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1036 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.1 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 5165 mg | 225% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.4 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.7 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.8 g | ||
| Protein | 30.5 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 463 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 4254 mg | 90% | |
*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.
