Description
A warm and comforting blend of earthy carrots and sweet apples, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 apples, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup fat-free half and half
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the veggies: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped carrots and apples, and sauté for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the broth: Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the carrots and apples are tender.
- Blend until smooth: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until it’s silky and smooth.
- Season it up: Stir in the fat-free half and half, salt, pepper, and ginger.
- Heat gently: Warm the soup gently before serving, and adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
This soup is an excellent make-ahead option! Prepare and refrigerate it for up to three days, or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg