How to Make Carrot Soup with Garlic Scapes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Carrots are a versatile and nutritious vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes, from salads to side dishes to soups. They are also readily available year-round, making them a great ingredient to have on hand for any season. One of our favorite ways to use carrots is in a delicious and comforting carrot soup, and with the addition of garlic scapes, this soup takes on a unique and flavorful twist.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 garlic scapes, diced
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 2 cups diced carrots
  • ⅓ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups vegetable broth

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Melt butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add garlic scapes, shallot, and ginger. Cook and stir until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Add carrots and stir to coat; cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle cumin, cinnamon, and pepper over carrots and mix well. Cook until carrots have softened, 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Pour vegetable broth into the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Blend soup using an immersion blender or an electric blender until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
  • Nutrition

    123 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 474mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 294mg