Baby Carrot Bisque Recipes

BABY CARROT BISQUE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large soup pot. Add the onion and sauté over medium-low heat until golden.
• Add the carrots, half of the diced turnips (set aside the rest), bay leaves, and seasoning. Add just enough water to barely cover the vegetables. Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat. Cover and simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
• Remove from the heat. Discard the bay leaves. With a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to a food processor or blender. Process until smoothly pureed, then transfer back to the soup pot.
• Combine the tofu and tomatoes in the food processor or blender. Process until smoothly pureed and transfer to the soup pot. Stir until both purees are well integrated, and return to medium heat. Stir in the ginger and cinnamon.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a small skillet. Add the reserved turnip dice and sauté over medium heat until tender-crisp and golden, stirring frequently. Add the scallions and sauté another minute or so, until just wilted. Remove from the heat and stir the mixture into the soup.
• Stir in the peas, parsley, and orange juice. Season with salt and pepper. The soup should have a smooth, medium-thick consistency. Add a bit more juice or water if necessary.
• Simmer very gently over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes longer. If time allows, let the soup stand off the heat for an hour or two, then heat through before serving.
• Per serving:
• Calories: 144
• Total fat: 6g
• Protein: 5g
• Fiber: 4g
• Carbohydrate: 19g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 80mg

TOMATO CARROT BASIL BISQUE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the crushed tomatoes, grape tomatoes, vegetable juice, carrots, brown sugar, and chicken broth.
• Bring to a boil then simmer for 30 minutes (or longer if carrots are not tender).
• Remove from heat, and stir in the basil. At this point, you may puree the soup if you wish. (I always puree.)
• Add the cream and low fat margarine or butter; return to medium-low heat, and stir until butter is melted.
• Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
• Serve immediately.

CREAMY CARROT BISQUE

Steps:

• In a large soup pot, combine the carrots, about 2/3 of the diced turnips (set aside the rest), the onion, bay leaves, and seasoning mix.
• Add just enough water to cover, bring to a simmer, and cook, covered for 25-30 minutes or until the vegies are tender.
• Remove from the heat and discard the bay leaves.
• With a slotted spoon, transfer the vegies to a blender or foold processor and process until smooth, then transfer it back to the pot.
• Combine the tofu and tomatoes in the blender and process until smooth and transfer into the pot.
• Stir until both are combined and return to medium heat.
• Stir in the ginger and cinnamon.
• Heat the oil in a small skill and add the reserved turnip dice and saute over a medium heat until crisp tender and golden, stirring frequently.
• Add the scallions and saute another minute or two until they are wilted.
• Remove from the heat and transfer to the soup along with the peas and parsley Add the orange juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• The soup should have a smooth medium thick consistency.
• Add a bit more juice or water if necessary.
• Simmer gently over very low heat for another 15 minutes.
• If time allows, let the soup stand off the heat for an hour or two before serving, then reheat and serve.