Carrot and Dill Soup
A beautiful and tasty soup that can be served either hot or cold. Carrots and dill are natural partners, and although there is no cream in the recipe, the soup has an almost creamy flavor.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the soup:
- 1 tbsp butter
- 0.66 cup shallots chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1.5 lb carrot peeled and sliced
- 4 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock
- 0.5 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- 0.5 cup whipping cream min. 33% fat
- 3 tbsp fresh dill leaves finely chopped
- 1/3 tsp salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper to taste
- 0.25 cup fresh dill finely chopped
Garnish:
- 4 medium baguette slices toasted
- 2 oz fresh goat cheese
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sweat the sliced shallots and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the sliced peeled carrots and pour in the stock and orange juice. Turn heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 25 minutes to blend flavors
- Puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Return the soup to simmer. Stir in the dill; ladle into bowls and serve hot with a crouton spread with goat cheese.
Cooking Tips for Carrot and Dill Soup
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh carrots and dill will elevate the flavor of the soup. The sweetness of the carrots and the brightness of the dill are key to a delicious, vibrant soup.
- Roast the Carrots: For a deeper flavor, consider roasting the carrots before adding them to the soup. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness and adds a savory depth.
- Blend Until Smooth: Make sure to blend the soup until completely smooth for the creamy texture, even though the recipe doesn’t include cream.
- Adjust the Consistency: If the soup is too thick, you can thin it with extra vegetable stock or a splash of water. It will still taste rich and flavorful.
- Add Orange Zest: If you like a hint of extra citrus, try adding a small amount of orange zest to complement the fresh orange juice.
- Serve with Garnishes: The croutons with goat cheese give a rich, creamy contrast to the soup’s fresh flavors. Don’t skip this garnish!
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