Best Spring Carrot Soup Recipes

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SPRING VEGETABLE-FARRO SOUP



Spring Vegetable-Farro Soup image

This healthy vegetable soup gets a big flavor boost from a double dose of Parmigiano cheese. We use the Parmesan rind to give the broth a cheesy, umami punch!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
8 ounces pancetta, diced
3 spring onions or 1 bunch scallions, sliced (dark green parts separated)
3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup quick-cooking farro
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus 1 small piece rind
1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed and sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/2 cup torn fresh basil
Finely grated zest of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until browned and crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the drippings in the pot. Add the spring onions (white and pale green parts) and carrots and cook, stirring, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the farro and cook, stirring to combine, about 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken broth, 4 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of pepper and the Parmesan rind; cover and bring to a simmer. Cook, partially covered and adjusting the heat if necessary, until the farro and vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in the zucchini and snap peas and cook until tender, 3 to 4 more minutes. Stir in the basil and lemon zest; season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the soup among bowls. Top with the reserved spring onion greens, the grated parmesan, pancetta and a drizzle of olive oil; sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Fat 28 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 47 milligrams, Sodium 1267 milligrams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 8 grams

CARROT GINGER SOUP



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This light, flavorful carrot ginger soup is vegan! It's made with pantry staples and comes together in a hurry, yet always seems to impress. Fresh ginger makes a big difference-and what isn't used can be wrapped tightly and tossed in the freezer to use later. -Jenna Olson, Manchester, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
3 cups vegetable broth
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Additional lemon zest, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in carrots, broth, zest, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until carrots are tender, 10-12 minutes. Pulse mixture in a blender or with an immersion blender to desired consistency; stir in lemon juice. If desired, garnish with additional lemon zest. , Freeze option: Cool soup; freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED CARROT AND FENNEL SOUP WITH MISO-GLAZED MUSHROOMS AND CASHEW CREAM



Roasted Carrot and Fennel Soup With Miso-Glazed Mushrooms and Cashew Cream image

Spring root vegetables star in this velvety, creamy soup, a riff on classic carrot-ginger soup that's brightened by fennel and enriched with savory miso.

Provided by Linda Shiue, MD

Categories     Soup/Stew     Cashew     Carrot     Fennel     Olive Oil     Pepper     Onion     Ginger     Mushroom     Vinegar     Dinner     Lunch     Side     Dairy Free     Vegan     Vegetarian     Roast     miso     Crohn's & Colitis     Crohn's

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup raw cashews
1 bunch carrots (about 10 oz.), trimmed, peeled, cut into 1" pieces
1 large fennel bulb (about 10 oz.), fronds reserved, bulbs halved, cored, and cut into 1" pieces
4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1¼ tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more
Freshly ground white or black pepper
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tsp. finely chopped peeled ginger
1 Tbsp. mirin
2½ cups (or more) no- or low-sodium vegetable broth
2 tsp. plus 1 Tbsp. white miso
4 oz. shiitake mushrooms (about 4 large), thinly sliced
1 tsp. unseasoned rice vinegar

Steps:

  • Place cashews in a small bowl and pour in water to cover. Let soak at room temperature at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400°. Toss carrots and fennel on a rimmed baking sheet with 2 Tbsp. oil and 1 tsp. salt. Season with pepper. Roast, rotating pan halfway through, until vegetables are just starting to brown around the edges, about 20 minutes.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high. Add onion, ginger, and ¼ tsp. salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened slightly and translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in roasted carrots and fennel, then add mirin, scraping up any browned bits. Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are softened, 30-40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk 2 tsp. miso and 1 Tbsp. warm water in a small bowl to combine. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a medium skillet over high. Cook mushrooms, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat, add miso mixture, and stir to coat. Set aside.
  • Drain cashews and transfer to a blender. Pour in enough water to cover (½-¾ cup) and blend on high speed until smooth and light. (about 2 minutes if you're using a high-speed blender). It should be the consistency of just-whipped cream. Thin with more water if needed.
  • Remove pot with carrot mixture from heat and stir in remaining 1 Tbsp. miso. Purée soup with an immersion blender until smooth (or, use a regular blender, working in batches if needed). Thin with more broth or water, if needed. Stir in vinegar; taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed. Stir in ¼ cup cashew cream.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and top with reserved mushrooms, a dollop of cashew cream, and reserved fennel fronds.

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