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Brilliant Colors – Purple Carrot and Apple Soup


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  • Author: Brian Samuels
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Description

A vibrant, naturally sweet soup perfect for a light lunch or starter. Gluten-free and easily customizable.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 5 medium purple carrots (5 medium purple carrots) medium purple carrots, peeled, ends trimmed, and cut into 1 inch circles
  • 2 medium sweet apples (2 medium sweet apples) medium sweet apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (1 tbsp) olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp honey (1 1/2 tsp) honey
  • 1 tsp ginger powder (1 tsp) ginger powder
  • 1 lbs (454 g) vegetable stock
  • Salt and white pepper
  • Greek yogurt
  • Lavender salt (or Kosher salt)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the purple carrots, apples, honey, and ginger to the pot and toss to combine.
  3. Add vegetable stock and simmer over medium heat for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the carrots and apples are tender.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool.
  5. Using an immersion blender (or a regular blender in batches), puree the soup until smooth. Add more vegetable stock if needed.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Let the soup simmer for another 15 minutes before serving.
  8. Ladle into bowls and serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of lavender salt (or kosher salt).

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, roast the carrots and apples before adding them to the pot.
  • If you don’t have an immersion blender, blend the soup in batches, being careful not to overfill the blender.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated gently.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 8
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 3