CHIPOTLE CARROT SOUP

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This vegetarian soup packs big flavor and I love that it is made in just one pot. The cilantro and cotija balance the heat from the chipotles in adobo sauce, but if you prefer mild seasoning, use as little as one teaspoon adobo sauce. -Rebecca Jennex, Warren, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds carrots, chopped
6 cups vegetable stock
1/2 cup roasted sweet red peppers, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup Cotija cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in adobo sauce, salt, adobo seasoning, cumin and pepper. Add carrots and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until carrots are tender, about 20 minutes., Add roasted peppers; remove soup from heat. Cool slightly. Process in batches in blender or food processor until smooth. Return to pan; stir in lime juice. Heat through. Serve with Cotija cheese, cilantro and if desired, lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 967mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.