Carrot Soup

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Feb 23, 2003

Very delicious and tasty. My husband was sick today and really doesn't enjoy soup but this great soup did the trick. I eliminated the parsley, put half (milk) and half (half and half) and after it was all done, I made it boil once again to make all the flavours come through. I also used 1 tsp dried basil instead of fresh. 10/10!!!!

—Dora

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 13, 2004

For my first batch I didn't read the reviews and added the full teaspoon of pepper. I can't believe someone would want it this hot. You couldn't even taste the soup. Second batch, No pepper. It was better but I was still scarred from the first.

—Hut

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60 Ratings

Jan 26, 2004

WARNING: WAY TOO SPICY!!!! This recipe would be 5 stars if I hadn't added the red pepper. I didn't look at the previous reviews and added the amount called for. I had to throw the ENTIRE batch away because it was so hot nobody could eat it. I will make this again but only with 1/8 Teaspoon Red Pepper. You can't imagine how spicy this recipie is- and we like spice! I am still trying to cool down and we ate it 5 days ago.

—SARAH_ANNEJ

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Dec 22, 2002

I am a great fan of a carrot soup made by old german friends. I came to this site for a good carrot soup recipe, however I have to admit I was disapointed in this recipe. Carrots and cayenne don't seem to harmonize, in my opinnion anyway. Also, I don't think I steamed the carrots enough, and even after blending them in the food processor the soup was still lumpy/grainy. Maybe my previous experience with carrot soup set my standards too high??!

—SWEETNOTHINGS

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Jun 03, 2010

I really liked this soup and it was a great way to use a bunch of baby carrots I had on hand. I didn't have fresh herbs so I used 1 tsp of dried instead. I knew 1 tsp of cayenne pepper would be way too much for us so I cut it down to 1/4 tsp and then 1/8 tsp. Still has a kick so if you don't like spicy soup you would want to omit it completely or just put a sprinkle in. I also added a soup ladle of the cream base to the carrots before adding them to the pot. This helps prevent the "skin" from forming on a cream-based soup while it is sitting on the stove.

—Want2BCooking

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Jul 16, 2007

This soup is different that I had hoped it would be, but surprisingly very tasty anyway. I used a 1/2 teaspoon of un-ground red pepper instead of the full amount, substituted the half and half for milk and used 3/4 cup of the water from the steaming of the carrots in place of the 3/4 cup of vegetable broth.

—Food Girl

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Sep 01, 2007

had some carrots that i needed to use up, and had all the other ingredients on hand except basil, substituted dill. excellent taste, but i use 1/4 t cayenne on a daily basis, and 1 T was even too much for me. my lips were tingly after every bite :)

—TARENELLA

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May 05, 2003

Wow! This is way too spicy!! I made my first batch using only 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper and it was so incredibly spicy, I had to throw it away! I made a batch the following night without any cayenne and it was very good. Didn't even need salt and pepper. I love spicy foods but I couldn't help but wonder if the 1 tsp called for was typed incorrectly. Overall, the soup is very good.

—GINA SCHNEIDER

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Nutrition

Calories
311 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
27.2 g
9%

Cholesterol
60 mg
20%

Fat
20.6 g
32%

Fiber
5.5 g
22%

Protein
6.4 g
13%

Sodium
542 mg
22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Carrot Soup

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 311
Calories from Fat: 186

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.6g 32 %
Saturated Fat 12.4g 62 %
Cholesterol 60mg 20 %
Sodium 542mg 22 %
** Potassium 684mg 19 %
Total Carbohydrates 27.2g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 5.5g 22 %
Protein 6.4g 13 %
Sugars 9.8g
Vitamin A 549 %
Vitamin C 23 %
Calcium 25 %
Iron 12 %
** Thiamin 23 %
** Niacin 23 %
** Vitamin B6 18 %
** Magnesium 12 %
** Folate 25 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.