A recipe I featured on My 17dd Blog’s C1 Challenge was Carrot soup. The recipe was initially met with some hesitation due to the ingredients, but after participants tried the concoction, they were blown away! Where cumin is listed, feel free to substitute with your own favorite spice such as cinnamon, ginger or something entirely different!
This recipe is approved for all cycles. However, you may want to eat the soup for your lunch as it contains a good amount of fruit. Enjoy!
Carrot & Apple Soup
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced
4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
4 cups low-sodium, non-fat vegetable broth
1 teaspoon cumin (or your favorite spice)
Salt and pepper
Chopped chives or parsley, as garnish (optional)
Directions
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 4 minutes. Add apple and carrots and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add the vegetable broth and cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the apples and carrots are soft, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and puree with an immersion blender or, in batches, in a blender. Season soup with salt and pepper. Garnish with chives or parsley and serve.
Yields 3- 4 Servings
Original article and pictures take 17ddblog.com site
