Carrot and Fennel Curiosity Soup
Carrot and Fennel Curiosity Soup blends sweet carrots and pear with earthy fennel and warm curry notes, creating a silky, lightly spiced bowl with gentle depth. Hints of turmeric and bay round out the flavor while potatoes and a touch of brown rice add body. Serve this comforting, cold-weather soup for lunch or as a cozy starter to dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Carrot and Fennel Curiosity Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Lightly toast the fennel seed in the hot oil until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 3
Add the carrots, pear, sweet potato, russet potato, mushrooms, curry powder, and turmeric to the fennel seed; cook and stir until everything is evenly coated in oil, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4
Pour the vegetable broth over the mixture.
- 5
Stir the rice, flax seed, bay leaves, and parsley into the broth; bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the rice and vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes.
- 6
Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway.
- 7
Hold the blender lid in place with a towel and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the mixture moving before letting it run to puree.
- 8
Puree in batches until smooth, then pour into a clean pot and return to heat.
- 9
Stir the lemon juice and white pepper into the mixture; cook until thoroughly reheated, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 197.02 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 6.92 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 27.55 g 10%
- Total Fat 6.98 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.18 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.95 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 490.43 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 6.39 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 6.63 g --
- Added Sugars 0.71 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 73.39 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.1 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 267.07 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 170.33 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 9.29 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Carrot and Fennel Curiosity Soup is made with 16 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Rice, Curry Powder, Diced Carrots, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 197.02 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Carrot and Fennel Curiosity Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Rice, Curry Powder, Diced Carrots, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Parsley. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Carrot and Fennel Curiosity Soup?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 197.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Carrot and Fennel Curiosity Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Carrot and Fennel Curiosity Soup healthy?
- Carrot and Fennel Curiosity Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 197.02 calories and 6.92 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 490.43 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.18 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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