Creamy Carrot Soup is a nutritious dish perfect for any season. With the natural sweetness of carrots, celery root and lemon zest, this soup is both refreshing and satisfying.
Ingredients:
- 1.75 lbs (800 g) carrots
- ½ small celery root
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried vegetable seasoning
- Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions:
- Wash, peel, and chop the carrots. Peel and chop the garlic and celery root. Wash the lemon and grate the zest.
- Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the vegetables and sauté while stirring continuously.
- Season with salt and add the bay leaf and dried vegetable seasoning. Pour in 6 cups (1.5 liters) of boiling water. Stir well, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf. Transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Stir in the balsamic vinegar.
- Garnish with finely chopped carrots and serve warm.
