Silky Carrot Apple Soup Recipe
Prep Time:
40 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 leek, sliced
  • 2 celery stems, sliced
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger
  • 8 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 3 apples, chopped
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme), plus more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 quart stock
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
  1. Add oil to a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Stir in the leeks and celery.
  3. Grate in the ginger and saute for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in carrots, apples, dried sage, and thyme leaves. Let cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Pour in stock, then cover the pot, bring to a boil, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  6. Uncover and let cool for 30 minutes.
  7. Blend soup until smooth. Add salt and pepper and adjust any seasonings to taste.
  8. Top with additional fresh thyme, sour cream, and croutons, if desired, before serving.