Carrot and Orange Soup Recipe

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Carrot and Orange Soup
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Directions:

  1. Melt the butter in a large pan. Add the leeks and carrots and stir well., coating the vegetables with the butter. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, until the vegetables are beginning to soften but not colour.
  2. Pour in the stock and the orange rind and juice. Add the nutmeg and season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer for about 40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  3. Leave to cool slightly, then purée the soup in a food processor or blender until smooth.
  4. Return the soup tp the pan and add 2 tbsp of the yoghurt, then taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Reheat gently.
  5. Ladle the soup into warm individual bowls and put a swirl of yoghurt in the centre of each. Sprinkle the fresh sprigs of coriander over each bowl to garnish and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 230.82 Kcal (966 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.22g 16%
Cholesterol 28.75mg 10%
Sodium 105.89mg 4%
Potassium 655.54mg 14%
Total Carbs 30.09g 10%
Sugars 15.39g 62%
Dietary Fiber 6.08g 24%
Protein 7.01g 14%
Vitamin C 49.5mg 82%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 42%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 147.5mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 78.24 Kcal (328 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.47g 16%
Cholesterol 9.74mg 10%
Sodium 35.89mg 4%
Potassium 222.2mg 14%
Total Carbs 10.2g 10%
Sugars 5.22g 62%
Dietary Fiber 2.06g 24%
Protein 2.37g 14%
Vitamin C 16.8mg 82%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 42%
Iron 0.5mg 7%
Calcium 50mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.7
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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