Cold Carrot Soup

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: International

A refreshing, chilled carrot soup with a hint of orange and dill, perfect for warm days or as a light appetizer for health-conscious diners.

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Ingredients

  • 6-8 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 3 cups chicken broth (fat removed)
  • 1 cup low-fat or skim milk
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/8 tsp. dill weed
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, sauté chopped carrots and onion in vegetable oil until onions are clear but not browned.
  2. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until carrots are tender.
  4. Remove from heat and puree the mixture in a blender until smooth.
  5. Allow the soup to cool completely.
  6. Add orange juice and chill in the refrigerator.
  7. Just before serving, stir in low-fat or skim milk and season with dill weed and pepper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

301 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.7g 9% DV
Total Fat 17.7g 23% DV
Carbs 34.3g 12% DV
Fiber 7.9g 28% DV
Sugar 13.8g 28% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 418.8mg 18% DV
Potassium 966.3mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 14mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1163.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 53.5mg 59% DV
Calcium 121.3mg 9% DV
Iron 3.1mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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