Description
Ina Garten’s elegant carrot soup blends French countryside charm with silky smooth vegetable elegance. Warm spices and rich cream create a luxurious starter that transports you to a Parisian kitchen with each comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) vegetable broth
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) water
Aromatic Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Seasoning and Finishing Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt, divided, plus more to taste
- 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, to taste
- 1½ teaspoons lemon juice, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400°F (200°C) and arrange a parchment-lined baking sheet for the roasting process.
- Transform carrots by peeling and slicing them, then generously coat with of olive oil and ½ teaspoon of salt in a mixing bowl. Distribute evenly across the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the carrots for 25-40 minutes, ensuring they become tender and develop a rich caramelized exterior by gently turning them midway through the cooking duration.
- Initiate the aromatic base in a spacious pot by heating the remaining of olive oil over medium temperature. Incorporate onion, ginger, and ¼ teaspoon of salt, sautéing until the onion softens and becomes translucent, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Introduce fragrant spices by stirring in minced garlic, ground coriander, and ground cumin, allowing them to release their essence for 30-60 seconds.
- Deglaze the pot by pouring in vegetable broth and water, carefully scraping any caramelized remnants from the bottom of the cookware.
- Merge the roasted carrots into the liquid, bringing the mixture to a robust boil before reducing to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes.
- Create a silky consistency by carefully blending the soup in batches until perfectly smooth, incorporating butter, lemon juice, and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Fine-tune the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, butter, or lemon juice as desired. The soup can be enjoyed immediately or preserved in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, with the option to freeze for extended storage.
Notes
- Roasted carrots transform this soup from ordinary to extraordinary, releasing natural sugars and deepening the overall flavor profile.
- Ginger works magic by adding warmth and a subtle spicy undertone that complements the sweet roasted carrots perfectly.
- Choose carrots that feel firm and have bright, vibrant colors for maximum nutritional value and sweetness.
- Consistent carrot slicing ensures even roasting and helps create a uniform soup texture without any tough or undercooked pieces.
- Washing and peeling carrots before chopping prevents dirt and potential bacteria from mixing into your delicious soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg