Carrot Soup with Sesame and Chia Seeds


This carrot soup is straightforward, full of flavor and the ultimate comfort food. This is the best way to eat carrots to savor its sweet taste. It’s a light and healthy soup, not to mention budget-friendly, too. By the way, serving it with dinner Rolls or Crusty French Bread seals the deal!

Ingredients: 

  • 8 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 shallots sliced
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 8 cloves garlic sliced
  • 2 tsp Thai red curry paste
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp chia seeds
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Procedure: 

  1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the shallots and onions and saute for about 5 to 7 minutes. Season with a little salt. Add in the garlic and Thai red curry paste and saute for just another minute or two to allow the flavors to be released.
  2. Add in the carrots and vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the carrots are soft, about 20 minutes.
  3. Use a hand blender to puree the soup, or puree in batches in a food processor or blender. After the soup has been pureed, return to low heat and add in the heavy cream. Taste and add salt if necessary. It must be a soupy texture.
  4.  Topped with chia and sesame seeds before serving.

 

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