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
- 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
- Protein 3.3 g Low Source
- Carbs 33.06 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.51 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.78 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 1.02 mg Low Source
- Sodium 229.52 mg Moderate
- Fiber 11.21 g Good Source
- Sugar 23.5 g High
- Added Sugar 9.95 g Moderate
- Calcium 76.51 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.55 mg Low Source
- Potassium 790.41 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 3.98 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 3.64 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Carrot and Star Anise Soup is a 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 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.
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