Lime-Chile Carrot Soup with Brown Rice
This soup balances the natural sweetness of carrots with a gentle heat from green chiles and a lively splash of lime. Tender bits of brown rice add body, while the citrusy finish keeps each spoonful fresh and bright. Lime-Chile Carrot Soup with Brown Rice is perfect for a light dinner or a warming lunch on a cool day.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lime-Chile Carrot Soup with Brown Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for a few minutes, then add the garlic and sauté for 1 more minute. Add the carrots, rice, chicken broth, water, and salt to the pan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, loosely covered, for about 20 minutes, or until the carrots are tender. Stir in the green chilies and lime juice. Set aside to cool slightly.
- 2
Purée the soup in small batches in a blender or food processor.
- 3
For best results, place half of the solids into the food processor and add just enough broth to liquefy the carrots and rice.
- 4
Add the rest of the solids, then stir the purée back into the remaining broth.
- 5
Reheat if necessary.
- 6
Serve warm.
- Calories 255.45 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 8.64 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 40.05 g 15%
- Total Fat 6.11 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.14 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.72 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 823.18 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 4.09 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 8.35 g --
- Added Sugars 2.53 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 88.44 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 0.89 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 368.09 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 31.15 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 18.93 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lime Chile Carrot Soup with Brown Rice is an American soup recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Carrot, Chicken Broth, Diced Green Chiles, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 255.45 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lime-Chile Carrot Soup with Brown Rice?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Lime-Chile Carrot Soup with Brown Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Carrot, Chicken Broth, Diced Green Chiles, Garlic, Instant Brown Rice. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Lime-Chile Carrot Soup with Brown Rice?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Lime-Chile Carrot Soup with Brown Rice?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 255.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lime-Chile Carrot Soup with Brown Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Lime-Chile Carrot Soup with Brown Rice healthy?
- Lime-Chile Carrot Soup with Brown Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 255.45 calories and 8.64 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 823.18 mg (36% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.14 g (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.53 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic and Onions, 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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