Best Creamy Carrot Orange Soup Recipes

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CARROT-ORANGE SOUP



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I like to make this soup as a starter when I have guests. It can easily be made in advance, but only add creme fraiche, orange juice, and orange zest right before serving.

Provided by Irmela

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Carrot Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

ΒΌ cup unsalted butter
4 cups peeled and sliced carrots
3 onions, chopped
1 (1/2 inch) piece minced fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
5 cups vegetable broth
sea salt and ground white pepper to taste
2 organic oranges
6 tablespoons creme fraiche
1 tablespoon chopped pistachio nuts

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook carrots, onions, and ginger until softened, about 5 minutes. Dust with flour and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add broth, cover, and simmer until carrots are soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with sea salt and white pepper.
  • Puree carrot soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Zest 1 orange until you get about 1 teaspoon zest. Juice both oranges.
  • Stir orange juice and creme fraiche into the soup and heat over medium-low heat, but do not boil. Stir in orange zest and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with pistachios.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 514.6 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

CREAMY CARROT & ORANGE SOUP



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Make and share this Creamy Carrot & Orange Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion, chopped
1 lb carrot, peeled and sliced & cooked
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons whipping cream or 4 tablespoons yogurt
grated orange rind (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Brown the onion in the butter until soft.
  • Put onions carrots and chicken stock in a sauce pan.
  • Add Orange juice, heat to meld the flavors.
  • Puree in a food processor until very smooth season with salt& pepper and Return to saucepan and blend in the nutmeg.
  • Bring to a boil stirring during cooking time.
  • To serve top and swirl in two tbsp of cream (or yogurt).

ORANGE-GINGER CARROT SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound carrots
1 medium onion
6 garlic cloves
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large orange
4 1/2 cups chicken stock, homemade or reduced-sodium canned broth
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 bunch cilantro or fresh parsley
1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Peel and thinly slice the carrots. Finely chop the onion. Peel and chop the garlic cloves. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile grate the orange to yield 2 teaspoon grated zest. Juice orange to yield 1/2 cup orange juice.
  • Add chicken stock, orange zest, and bay leaf to cooking vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender about 20 minutes.
  • In a food processor or blender, puree soup in batches until smooth; return to saucepan. Stir in orange juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Mince cilantro or parsley to yield 2 tablespoons. Garnish each soup bowl with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt and sprinkling of cilantro and serve.

CREAMY CARROT SOUP



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Make and share this Creamy Carrot Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by patnmax

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 lb carrot, thinly sliced
1/3 cup arborio rice or 1/3 cup short-grain rice
4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups vegetable broth
sea salt & fresh black pepper
2 tablespoons green onion tops or 2 tablespoons chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion and cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the carrots and cook, stirring another 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the rice and broth and season with sea salt to taste.
  • Bring to a boil, partially cover the saucepan, and reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Simmer the soup until the rice is soft and the carrots are tender when pierced with a sharp knife, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Transfer the soup to a food processor or blender; process until smooth.
  • Scrape down the sides and process a few more seconds.
  • Return the soup to the saucepan.
  • Season with sea salt and pepper to taste. Reheat before serving. Garnish with green onions or chives.
  • For Vegetarian/Vegan use only the vegetable broth.

CARROT SOUP WITH ORANGE & TARRAGON



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A pretty orange color, a delicious hint of citrus and a garden-fresh flavor make this soup a requested dish at my many celebrations. Try sprinkling individual bowls with fresh tarragon before serving. -Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds fresh carrots, sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons brandy
4 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
8 tarragon sprigs

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute carrots and onion in butter for 8-10 minutes or until onion is tender. Add the broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until carrots are very tender. Cool slightly., In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to pan; stir in the orange juice, brandy and minced tarragon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with tarragon sprigs before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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