Cold carrot soup

Votes: 1

Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 202, total fat 12 G., saturated fats 4 G., proteins 5 G., carbohydrates 22 G., fiber 5 G., cholesterol 17 mg, sodium 616 mg, sugar 11 G.

Fans of gazpacho and other cold, light soups will delight in this spicy carrot cream soup, which is perfectly refreshing on a hot day. The sweetness of the carrots is harmoniously complemented by spices like ginger and paprika, and crème fraîche not only gives the soup a creamy texture but also promotes the absorption of vitamin A, which carrots are rich in.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

Soup

450 g frozen chopped carrots, slightly defrosted
1-2 cups chicken broth
0.5 cups crème fraîche
1/2 cup frozen pearl onions, thawed slightly
1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 teaspoon grated ginger root
0.5 tsp hot Hungarian paprika
A pinch of nutmeg

For serving

1/4 tbsp. chopped pecans
Grated zest of 1 lemon

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Soup:

Place carrots, 1 cup chicken broth, crème fraîche, onion, lemon juice, maple syrup, ginger, paprika, and nutmeg in a high-power blender.
Blend until smooth. If needed, add a little more broth to make the soup runny. Taste and add salt. Blend, taste again, and add salt if needed. Refrigerate.

In a small, dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans, lemon zest, and a few grinds of black pepper. Stir and toast until the nuts and lemon are fragrant.
Ladle the chilled soup into bowls and serve with toppings.

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