GP05: Roasted Carrot Soup // Irela of Hola Irela!
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Hi Everyone! I am Irela from Hola Irela! and I am so honored to be doing this little guest post here at Coco/Mingo today! I want to share with you one of my absolute favorite treats, my Roasted Carrot Soup. Growing up I never really cared for carrots. I would eat them if I had to (aka, my mom made me lol), but I would avoid them if I could help it. All that changed when I begun trying to incorporate more fruits and veggies into all my meals. I read all about carrots extremely nutritious properties and I just knew I needed to start eating them more often. That is how this little recipe was born. It became the perfect way for me to get all the benefits of carrots while enjoying a super tasty treat. And let me tell you guys, this soup really IS tasty! Not only that, but it’ll only take about 30 minutes of your time, tops. Win, win don’t you think?
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Here’s what you’ll need:
// 2 Cups of Carrots
// 1/4 medium yellow onion
// 1 vegetable bouillon cube
// 1 cup of almond milk
// 2 cups of water
// 2 teaspoons of lemon juice
// 1/2 tablespoon of salt
// 1 tablespoon of butter (I always use Earth Balance)
// 1/2 cup of Agave Nectar
Start by pre-heating the oven to 400*. While the oven is preheating combine in a bowl the carrots and the agave nectar. Toss until every single carrot is coated nicely with the agave. Let it sit while the oven pre-heats.
In a non-stick pan place the carrots. Do not pour the excess agave on the carrots. If you tossed them thoroughly in the bowl they’ll be coated by now.
Place the carrots in the oven for about 15-20 minutes. Depending on your oven, this might take a little longer. Be careful that your carrots do not burn.
In a blender* combine the almond milk, water, and bouillon cube. (*You can blend using a regular blender, immersion blender, or Vitamix.)
Once the mixture is done, add roasted carrots, onion, butter (if melted, even better!), and lemon juice. Blend.
Before adding the final ingredient, salt, taste your soup and add as much or as little as you prefer. I use 1/2 tablespoon for this soup and it’s perfect for me.
I make this soup weekly and my boyfriend and I always devour it. I hope you guys enjoy it as well! It’s soup-season after all!! Enjoy ♥
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15 comments :
Nikkol | Peter Loves Jane
November 26, 2013 8:09AM
Carrot soup is a go-to cold weather favorite. I make an onion pepper butter to swirl in mine…for that extra silkiness. Yum! Looking forward to trying your recipe.
Jane Y.
November 26, 2013 9:17AM
looks so delicious. and i love carrots. i can munch on them all day 🙂 thanks for the recipe! definitely a win win!
Fashioned by Love
November 26, 2013 9:50AM
One of my favourite, too. Great recipe! x
Victoria | Oh So Pretty
November 26, 2013 11:47AM
Yummy! Healthy and delicious! Will have to make this, Irela – thanks for sharing, girl!
And yes, J – it is soup season!!! xoxo <333
Gloria
November 26, 2013 11:48AM
Not only does this soup sound absolutely delicious, but the photos are gorgeous to boot – wow!
Madison
November 26, 2013 1:15PM
this sounds and looks amazing! definitely going to make this
Corina
November 26, 2013 3:49PM
Ah! the colours! wonderful recipe 🙂
Danielle
November 26, 2013 4:03PM
I’ve been dying to trying carrot soup! I have heard so many good and yummy things about it! Definitely going to try this out!
alice-jane
November 26, 2013 4:54PM
This sounds delicious! I don’t like carrots particularly much, but I might just try out this recipe. I’m already drooling looking at the photos. Plus, winter’s the perfect season to make soup! 🙂
Irela
November 26, 2013 7:19PM
Thank you so much for having me on your lovely blog!!! I am very honored ♥
I hope everyone enjoys this little soup, specially now that winter is on it’s way!
Stacia
November 26, 2013 8:37PM
This looks AMAZING! Definitely trying it!
Rowena
November 26, 2013 9:03PM
This looks so delicious and healthy too. Soup is so comforting when it’s cold.
Rowena @ rolala loves
Rhiannon
November 26, 2013 10:02PM
This. Sounds. Amazing.
Kate
November 27, 2013 3:57AM
Yay for Vegan and Gluten-Free recipes! I love this.
Also, so great to be teaming up with you for the great giveaway coming up.
trishie
November 27, 2013 6:49AM
Love that beautiful orange colour of the carrot soup! Bet it tastes delicious too