Carrot Soup

Carrot Soup

20 mins

Directions

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    Get all your ingredients ready.

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    In a pot, melt 1 tbsp butter and add 1 tbsp oil.

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    Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds and let it splutter.

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    Add 4 halved garlic cloves.

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    Add 1 roughly chopped medium sized onion and saute until onions turn transparent.

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    Add 3 cups of roughly chopped carrots.

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    Saute until raw smell leaves (2-3 mins).

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    Add 2 cups of water.

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    Once it starts to boil, cook covered until carrots turn soft.

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    Check by pressing it with a fork. Soft & easily pierced means it is cooked.

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    Remove the veggies alone using a strainer or skimmer.

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    Add a little stock water to the pot.

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    Cool down the removed veggies and grind to a puree. Add it to the pan.

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    Rinse with 1/2 cup of water and add it to the pan.

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    Mix well and adjust the consistency as desired.

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    Boil for 5 minutes.

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    Add salt to taste.

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    Add 1/2 tsp pepper powder.

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    Add 1/4 tsp paprika powder or red chilli powder.

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    Add 1/2 tsp oregano.

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    Add 1/2 tsp parsley.

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    Mix well. You can add 1/4 cup of fresh cream (optional).

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    Add 1 tsp of lemon juice.

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    Give a quick mix and switch off.

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    Keep covered until serving time.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups carrots
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium sized onion
  • 2 cups water
  • 0.5 tsp pepper powder
  • 0.2 tsp paprika powder or red chilli powder
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp parsley
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 salt

Equipment

pot wooden spoon fork blender or food processor

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