Carrot & Orange Soup
This is definitely one of my favourite soups, it feels lovely and autumnal. I’ve been making carrot & orange soup for years and it’s great, the kids like it too.
This soup is rich in carotenes and vitamin C, potent antioxidants to support the bodies immune system. Beta carotene is converted to vitamin A in the body, vitamin A plays a crucial role in immunity, skin health and supporting vision.
Why It’s Great for Your Skin & Gut 🌟
This vibrant soup is packed with natural goodness: beta-carotene in carrots converts to vitamin A, supporting skin repair, healthy gut lining, and reducing inflammation. The fibre helps support digestion and maintain good bowel regularity
while the vitamin C and plant antioxidants in oranges boost collagen production for radiant skin and also support a healthy gut microbiome
Ingredients:
Serves 4
- 1kg of carrots (preferably organic)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- The zest and juice of 2 large oranges
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Grated nutmeg (pinch) – optional
- 1.5 – 2 litres of vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & Pepper
Method
- Wash and chop the tops and ends off the carrots, so you will end up with slightly less than 1kg in the soup but that’s fine. I don’t bother peeling them as they get blended up. Roughly chop into rounds and set aside.
- Pick a large saucepan.
- Heat the oil gently in the pan, fry the onions for 3-4 minutes until soft and do not burn, then add the garlic.
- Add the carrots to the pan and soften for 5 minutes stirring to avoid sticking.
- Add the stock, zest and juice of the oranges, paprika and nutmeg if using.
- Allow it to simmer away in the saucepan for 30-45 mins depending on how long it takes to cook until the carrots and nice and soft.
- Once soft, allow to cool slightly and then blend until smooth. You can use a good stick blender right in the pan or transfer to a larger blender in two stages.
- Gentle reheat in the pan and add seasoning to taste.
