Carrot Soup

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Get all your ingredients ready
  2. 2In a pot, add 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp oil. Let it melt.
  3. 3Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds and let it splutter.
  4. 4Add 4 garlic (halved) and 1 onion (roughly chopped).
  5. 5Add salt to taste and saute until onions turn transparent.
  6. 6Add 3 cups carrots(roughly chopped) and saute until raw smell leaves(2-3 mins).
  7. 7Add 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Once it starts to boil, cook covered until carrots turn soft.
  8. 8Check by pressing it with a fork. Soft & easily pierced = cooked.
  9. 9Remove the veggies alone.
  10. 10Add a little stock water.
  11. 11Cool down and grind to a puree. Add it to the pan.
  12. 12Rinse with 1/2 cup water and add it.
  13. 13Mix it well - adjust desired consistency.
  14. 14Boil for 5 mins.
  15. 15Add salt to taste, 1/2 tsp pepper powder, 1/4 tsp paprika powder or red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp oregano, and 1/2 tsp parsley.
  16. 16Mix it well - you can add 1/4 cup fresh cream (optional).
  17. 17Add 1 tsp lemon juice.
  18. 18Give a quick mix & switch off. Keep covered till serving time.

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
  • 0.25 tsp paprika powder or red chilli powder
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp parsley
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 0 salt

Equipment

potwooden spoonforkblendermeasuring cup