As we conclude our Soup series week here at Cooking Carnival, today's is a rich, creamy soup that's more of a light brunch rather than an appetiser. Team it with some Roasted Garlic focaccia as we did and you have an awesome brunch / supper.
My kids definitely enjoyed these soupy treats, as did I 🙂 Hope you did too, In case you missed some of the soups this week, here's a quick recap
| Corn Spinach Soup |
| Bottlegourd Soup |
| Chukandar ka Shorba |
| Tomato Veg Clear soup |
| Veg Manchow Soup |
Today's richness comes from the fresh cream, almond meal and the juicy Carrots. We were lucky to have a bunch of Organic baby Carrots come our way from a friend, so made this as soon as we saw them 🙂
I wish I had clicked a pic of those baby carrots - my little one was so excited to see the carrots along with fresh green stalk on top, she was hopping like one happy bunny 🙂
So, if you have access to fresh carrots (the orange, not the red variety), do make these, although frozen should work as well. Lets get to make these 🙂
Gluten Free Cream of Carrot-Almond Soup | Can be made vegan too 🙂
Prep time : 15 mins ; Cook time : 10 mins ; Serves : 4
Ingredients:
- Fresh Carrots - 150 gms
- Onion - 1 large
- Garlic - 2 pods
- Veg Stock - 2 cups (unsalted) or use plain water
- Cheese powder - 1 tsp
- Salt & pepper - to taste
- Almond meal - 4 TBSP
- Fresh Cream - 3 TBSP- skip for vegan version
Method:
- Peel the skin lightly , dice the carrots. In a pressure cooker, cook the carrots with the onion and garlic till soft. ( you could skip the onion / garlic entirely and it wouldn't make too much of a difference)
- Cool and puree.
- In a sauce pan, add the puree, veg stock (or water), almond meal, salt , a dash of pepper powder and whisk well. Simmer on a low flame for 7-8 till it considerably thickens. Switch off the flame
- Stir in the cheese powder, fresh cream and mix lightly.
- Serve hot with a dash of cream and crushed black pepper on the top 🙂
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Gayathri Kumar says
Wow! That is a rich delicious soup with almonds and carrots..
vaishali sabnani says
The soup looks nice and creamy and the addition of cheese powder should be interesting . Even I would have loved to see those baby carrots ;))
Priya Suresh says
Such a creamy and super nutty soup, am sure kids will definitely enjoy this lipsmacking soup.
MySpicyKitchen says
Soup looks creamy and delicious. I am imaging your little one hopping like a bunny ????. How cute.
The Pumpkin Farm says
nice thick and creamy soup...is great idea for elaborate dinners - bookmaking for tomm evening's dinner
Suja Ram says
Carrot paired with almond is a superhit combo. This soup is a perfect one for brunch.
Suja Ram says
Carrot paired with almond is a superhit combo. This soup is a perfect one for brunch.
Harini R says
The soup looks creamy and appetizing.
Srividhya says
adding alomnd meal is great idea. makes the process super easy.. love it
Suma Gandlur says
That is loaded with vitamins and the soup's color is so vibrant. It is standing out against the blue bowl.
Nalini's Kitchen says
Rich and creamy soup,what a lovely color..
Pavani says
Wow, what a creamy and delicious looking soup.
Srivalli says
Must say this soup is a fitting way to end the series..very lovely colour!
cookingwithsapana says
Cream of carrot soup looks so comforting for this cold weather here.
Sowmya :) says
There is a special bond between kids and carrots, I guess. My daughter loves them too. This soup looks filling and delicious. Yum
Archana says
Looks like my my comment did not go thro. Love the soup it is such a rich an delicious soup.
cookingwithsapana says
So hearty and filling looking soup.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
SO creamy and with the foccacia, this would be perfect for dinner.