Description
Gaspacho de Carottes is a refreshing cold soup that showcases the natural sweetness of carrots, making it the perfect dish for warm summer days. With its velvety texture and vibrant color, this soup serves as a delightful starter or light main course that is sure to impress your guests. Not only is it easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, but it also boasts health benefits thanks to its rich vitamin and fiber content. Whether served at a casual picnic or an elegant dinner party, Gaspacho de Carottes is versatile and can be garnished with crunchy toppings like croutons or fresh herbs for added flair. Enjoy this delicious recipe chilled for maximum refreshment!
Ingredients
- Carrots
- Onion
- Garlic
- Vegetable broth
- Cream
- Lemon juice
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Peel and slice the carrots into rounds. Finely chop the onion and garlic.
- In a pot, heat some oil and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the carrot rounds and vegetable broth; simmer for about 15 minutes until tender.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then blend with cream until smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Use fresh organic carrots for better flavor. For added acidity, include a splash of vinegar or extra lemon juice. Experiment by adding other vegetables like cucumber or bell pepper for variation.