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This Creamy Carrot Orange Soup is bright and comforting, with just a little bit of heat. It's my new favorite side dish for a grilled cheese!

Creamy Carrot Soup

This Creamy Carrot Soup is subtly sweet and spicy and pairs wonderfully with grilled cheese.
4.5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 183kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 2 lbs carrots (peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch slices)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons sauce from a can of chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Plain Greek yogurt (for serving)
  • Smoked paprika
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven or other soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the carrot, onion, and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and stir well. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the chipotle pepper, cinnamon, chicken broth, and orange juice and bring to a boil. Continue to boil until the carrots are tender. Blend the soup in a food processor or with an immersion blender. Season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with smoked paprika and Greek yogurt, if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

  • We find this rich and filling on its own, but you can always stir in some canned beans or cooked chicken if you'd like.
Course Soups & Stews
Cuisine American
Keyword carrot soup

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 1036mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 38039IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg
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