Honeyed Carrot Soup
This delicious carrot soup recipe combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the subtle flavors of leeks and honey. A hint of chili adds a touch of warmth to this comforting and nourishing soup. Topped with a dollop of soured cream or yogurt, it is the perfect meal to warm you up on a cold day. Serve it with some garlic bread or bacon butties for a satisfying and hearty meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 small leeks , sliced
- 800g carrots , roughly chopped
- 2 tsp clear honey
- small pinch dried chilli flakes (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
- 2½l vegetable stock
- soured cream or yogurt , to serve
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the leeks to the pan, then cook for 3 mins until starting to soften. Add the carrots, honey, chilli (if using) and bay leaf, then cook for 2 mins.
- Pour in the stock, bring to the boil, then simmer for 30 mins. Blend the soup in batches, return to a clean pan, then season to taste. When ready to serve, bring back to a simmer, then ladle into mugs. Add a swirl of soured cream or yogurt and serve with garlic bread or bacon butties.
Cook Time
35M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition
- Calories: 116 calories
- Fat Content: 5 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 3 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 16 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 14 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 6 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 3 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.59 milligram of sodium
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