Carrot Soup With Basil Pesto Swirl Recipe

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Carrot Soup With Basil Pesto Swirl
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Directions:

  1. Basil Pesto: In food processor, finely chop together basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, salt and pepper.
  2. With motor running, add oil in thin steady stream. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze.).
  3. In Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat; fry onion, shallot, carrots, potato, garlic, salt, pepper and curry powder stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, about 10 minutes.
  4. Add chicken broth and bring to boil.
  5. Cover, reduce heat and simmer to blend flavours, about 40 minutes.
  6. Ad nutmeg. Let cool slightly.
  7. Using immersion blender or in batches in blender, puré soup until smooth. Add water to thin if desired.
  8. (Make-ahead: Let cool for 30 minutes. Refrigerate, uncovered, in airtight container until cold. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  9. When ready to serve; reheat. Ladle into bowls; swirl 1 tsp pesto into each.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 181.32 Kcal (759 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.61g 18%
Cholesterol 2.75mg 1%
Sodium 844.31mg 35%
Potassium 537.19mg 11%
Total Carbs 15.4g 5%
Sugars 6.43g 26%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g 15%
Protein 3.19g 6%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 33%
Vitamin A 1mg 32%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 86.3mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 57.52 Kcal (241 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.68g 18%
Cholesterol 0.87mg 1%
Sodium 267.83mg 35%
Potassium 170.4mg 11%
Total Carbs 4.89g 5%
Sugars 2.04g 26%
Dietary Fiber 1.17g 15%
Protein 1.01g 6%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 33%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 32%
Iron 0.2mg 3%
Calcium 27.4mg 9%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.9
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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