Carrot Soup with Star Anise

Star anise is not actually related to anise, but it has a similar flavor profile and is often used as a substitute.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Carrot Soup with Star Anise

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 480

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Carrots
• 100 gram Onion
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 piece Star anise
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 20 gram Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Peel and chop the carrots and onion.
2. In a large pot, add the vegetable broth, carrots, onion, and star anise. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 20 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
3. Remove the star anise and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender.
4. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the coconut milk, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Heat the soup over medium heat until warmed through.
5. Serve the carrot soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 8g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.