Directions:
- Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add onion, thyme, 3 star anise (SEE NOTE BELOW), bay leaves, and garlic.
- Sauté until onion softens, about 5 minutes.
- Add carrots and broth.
- Bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until carrots are very tender, about 30 minutes.
- Remove and discard thyme sprigs, star anise, and bay leaves.
- Working in small batches, puree soup in blender until very smooth; return to same pot.
- Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead.
- Cool slightly, cover, and chill.
- Rewarm over low heat before continuing.
- Finely grind remaining star anise in spice mill or coffee grinder.
- Ladle soup into bowls.
- Sprinkle with ground star anise.
- NOTE: Brown, star-shaped seedpods; available at some supermarkets, Asian markets, and specialty foods stores.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 109.74 Kcal (459 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 49.68 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5.52g | 8% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 11.45mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 126.29mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 418.68mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 13.12g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 6.87g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.02g | 16% | |
| Protein | 3.91g | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin A | 1.2mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 50.2mg | 5% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 40.78 Kcal (171 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 18.46 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.05g | 8% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 4.25mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 46.93mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 155.58mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 4.88g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 2.55g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.49g | 16% | |
| Protein | 1.45g | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.4mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 18.7mg | 5% | |
* 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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