Description
Apple Carrot Ginger Soup is a delightful blend of sweet apples and earthy carrots, harmonized with a hint of spicy ginger. This creamy soup not only bursts with flavor but also packs a nutritional punch, making it a perfect dish for any season. Whether enjoyed warm on a chilly evening or served chilled as a refreshing summer appetizer, this wholesome recipe is sure to impress your family and guests alike. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to be paired with various sides, this soup is destined to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large carrots
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 2 large apples (Fuji or Honeycrisp), sliced
- 1 cup applesauce
- ½ cup fat-free half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon Cajun/Creole seasoning
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ginger
Instructions
- Cut the carrots into half-inch chunks. In a saucepan, combine the carrots, butter, and one cup of chicken broth. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes until tender.
- Add sliced apples and applesauce in the last five minutes of cooking. Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth; return to pot.
- Stir in remaining chicken broth, half-and-half, nutmeg, ginger, and seasoning. Serve warm garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending/Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg