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Make this fresh carrot and orange soup, then check out our carrot and coriander soup, carrot and lentil soup, tomato soup and more warming soup recipes. Want something to serve on the side? Try these homemade bread rolls.

  • 25g butter
  • 1 large onion
    chopped
  • 500g carrots
    cut into small chunks
  • 1 orange
    juiced and ½ zested
  • 1 litre vegetable stock
  • crème fraîche
    to serve (optional)

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal165
    low
  • fat6.4g
  • saturates3.4g
  • carbs20.3g
  • sugars16.6g
  • fibre7.8g
  • protein2.8g
  • salt0.8g

Method

  • step 1

    Heat the butter in a large pan then add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook for 10 minutes until softened.

  • step 2

    Add the carrots and orange zest and cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes then pour in the stock and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer then cook for 20-25 minutes or until the carrots are completely tender. Use a stick blender to whizz until smooth then stir in the orange juice. Taste and season with pepper and more salt if it needs it. Serve with more pepper and a swirl of crème fraîche, if you like.

Authors

Janine Ratcliffe Portrait
Janine RatcliffeFood director
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