Carrot and Cilantro Soup

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This easy carrot and cilantro soup is lovely and creamy, with a bit of heat from red chile pepper. It's an ideal winter warmer or vegetarian appetizer that'll delight the palate.

Submitted by Jon Barnes
Updated on January 10, 2025
top-down view of a bowl of carrot soup garnished with a swirl of cream, fresh cilantro leaves, and rings of red chile pepper
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 large onions, chopped

  • 5 medium carrots, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 fresh red chile pepper, chopped

  • 3 (28 ounce) cans roma tomatoes, with juice

  • 1 cup vegetable stock

  • 1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon brown sauce

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 cup heavy cream

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, garlic, and chile pepper; cook and stir until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in tomatoes, vegetable stock, 1/2 of the cilantro, balsamic vinegar, sugar, brown sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes.

  2. Transfer soup in batches to a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Return to the pot, and continue cooking until heated through.

  3. Remove soup from heat, and stir in cream. Finely chop remaining cilantro; mix into the soup to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

220 Calories
14g Fat
24g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 220
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 620mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 43mg 48%
Calcium 143mg 11%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 837mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.