Soups are one of the quickest things to make and one of the fastest ways to get a great big hit of natures goodness. However, being a type one diabetic I have to be so careful with soups especially in restaurants and supermarkets as the majority are pumped with extra sugars and preservatives which can cause my blood sugar to go on its very own roller coaster ride. Potatoes, flour and dairy products are frequently used to help thicken soups and can be silently left off ingredients lists in restaurants which isn’t helpful.
For me soup has to be packed with flavour, full of goodness and preferably smell so good that I have the whole house salivating! The soup I am about to share is just that. It’s thick, creamy and indulgent. It would easily serve a hungry family of four and leave enough for a bowl at work the next day! It’s so warming and filling with no need for any accompaniments – other than maybe a few toasted seeds on top and some chopped fresh coriander.
What you need:
To serve 4 hungry bears
*1kg carrots
*2 small white onions, finely chopped
*3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
*1 heaped tsp curry powder
*1 tsp cumin
*1tsp sea salt
*1/2 tsp pepper
*750ml veg stock (This can be made yourself or use 1 stock cube in 750 ml water)
Directions:
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- Slice the carrots and set aside
- In a deep pan place a glug of olive oil over high heat
- Once hot enough add the onion and garlic in to the oil and fry off until golden brown
- Add in the spices, salt and pepper and fry for about 3-4 minutes
- Now add in the chopped carrots and cover in the onion / spice mix until fully coated
- Pour over 750 ml stock and bring to boil
- Once boiling, turn to simmer and place pan lid and leave for 30 minutes or so
- Using a hand blender, blend the carrots in the water until smooth and creamy. If the consistency is to think then add a cup of boiling water at a time until desired consistency
- Season to taste
- Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days or you can even freeze it
As always, thank you for reading.
I make a similar soup occasionally and it is delicious..:)
It is delicious, isn’t it! So easy too and I flavour intensifies so much the longer you can leave it! :o)
Looking forward to trying this soup. I would appreciate a breakdown if it’s not too much trouble! Seems a lot to ask of you. Since I found your blog I have been trying following the paleo way of eating, and I am feeling so good and have lost a few pounds too. Thank you so much!
Hi Wendy, Thank you so much for commenting. I will indeed set up the table then, it is no trouble at all. I think it’s certainly useful so that people can just have an idea of what they are putting in their bodies 🙂
I am so pleased to hear that you are enjoying my blog and well done on the weight loss!
Greetings Emi, sounds delicious! Great Job…Cheryl
Thank you, Cheryl! 🙂
This was gorgeous and even better the second day when the flavours had developed. We live in Vietnam and couldn’t find the seeds in the local supermarket but I will keep looking for them for next time… thanks for the recipe!
Hi Lesley, what a lovely comment all the way from Vietnam- thank you! I’m so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the recipe. It definitely infuses the longer you leave it, doesn’t it! Thank you again :o)
I have a very similar recipe which is easy to make and good to eat! It’s on the To Do list today actually as I have some carrots to use. I love the idea of popping a handful of seeds on top. I’ll have to get some and try that another time. 🙂
Thank you for commenting, Maxi! It’s such a simple recipe, packed with flavour- I love adding the toasted seeds or even some bacon. Enjoy!
It must be very frustrating having to watch out for all those hidden ingredients! I definitely prefer homemade soup for being able to control what’s in it, and they just taste better. I love carrot soup, and this curried version looks beautiful. Thanks for the recipe!
Thank you! It’s scary how many ingredients can be pumped in to soups. Always safest and more delicious to make our own 🙂
Hi I’m just wondering do you list the carbohydrates for this recipe? Thank you
Hello. I have in more recent recipes, but if it isn’t there, then I suggest using something like My Fitness Pal. E x