Carrot and Star Anise Soup
Carrot and Star Anise Soup blends sweet carrots with a warm whisper of anise and coriander, creating a smooth, aromatic bowl with gentle herbal notes from thyme and marjoram. It’s comforting yet bright, perfect as a cozy starter for dinner or a light lunch on a chilly day. The silky texture lets the spices shine without overpowering the vegetables.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Carrot and Star Anise Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 60
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Saute the chopped carrots and onion in the hot oil for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3
Add water slowly, adjusting so the vegetables are just covered.
- 4
Add the star anise, chicken bouillon, and coriander, and bring to a boil.
- 5
Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 40 minutes.
- 6
Remove the star anise.
- 7
Puree the soup with an immersion blender to your preferred consistency.
- 8
Garnish with thyme and marjoram and serve hot.
- Calories 175.34 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 3.3 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 33.06 g 12%
- Total Fat 4.51 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.78 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 416.18 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 11.21 g Good Source 40%
- Total Sugars 23.5 g --
- Added Sugars 9.95 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 75.39 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.55 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 741.04 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 3.98 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 3.5 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Carrot and Star Anise Soup is a French dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 3, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Chicken Bouillon, Diced Yellow Onion, and Fresh Thyme. Each serving provides about 175.34 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Carrot and Star Anise Soup?
- It is a French soup recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Carrot and Star Anise Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Chicken Bouillon, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Thyme, Ground Coriander. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Carrot and Star Anise Soup?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 175.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Carrot and Star Anise Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Carrot and Star Anise Soup healthy?
- Carrot and Star Anise Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 175.34 calories and 3.3 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 416.18 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.95 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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