How to Make Smoked Carrot Bisque - A Step-by-Step Guide

Smoked carrot bisque is a delectable and unique soup that is sure to impress your family and friends. This creamy and comforting dish is perfect for a cozy night in or to serve at a special dinner party. Its rich and smoky flavors make it a standout dish that will have everyone asking for the recipe.

The star ingredient of this bisque is, of course, the carrots. When smoked, the natural sweetness of the carrots becomes even more pronounced, adding a depth of flavor that is truly excep...

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Ingredients

  • 5 pounds carrots, peeled and trimmed
  • mesquite or hickory wood chips, as needed for smoker
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 5 quarts vegetable stock
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 cups cream
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 45 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 6 quarts

  • Place whole, peeled carrots onto smoker rack. Smoke 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a 1 1/2 to 2 gallon soup pot over medium heat. Stir in onions, jalapeno pepper, and garlic, cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Chop carrots, and add to onions along with celery; continue cooking another 5 to 10 minutes until the celery softens.
  • Stir in turmeric and curry powder until evenly distributed; pour in vegetable stock. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Strain the vegetables out of the soup and puree in a blender until smooth. Pour the puree back into the soup, and continue simmering 30 minutes more.
  • Whisk butter into soup until melted, then stir in cream, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Strain soup through a fine mesh strainer before serving.
  • Nutrition

    250 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 710mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 101mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 535mg