Spicy Szechuan Carrot Soup: A Flavorful Fusion Delight 🥕🌶️

Szechuan Carrot Soup Recipe

Description:

Delight your taste buds with this bold and flavorful Szechuan Carrot Soup recipe! Bursting with aromatic spices and wholesome ingredients, this soup is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for lunch or as a satisfying snack, it’s a delicious blend of Chinese and Asian-inspired flavors that will tantalize your palate.

Ingredients:

1 onion
1 celery rib
1 garlic clove
1 carrot
1 hot red pepper flakes
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/8 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
3 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon sour cream

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 245.6
Fat Content: 14.5g
Saturated Fat Content: 6.1g
Cholesterol Content: 26.3mg
Sodium Content: 1096.4mg
Carbohydrate Content: 20.8g
Fiber Content: 4.2g
Sugar Content: 9.5g
Protein Content: 9.8g

Cooking Time:

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours

Servings:

Yield: 6 cups

Instructions:

In a large heavy saucepan, heat oil over moderately low heat. Add chopped onion, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is softened and translucent.
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Stir in the sliced carrots, grated ginger root, hot red pepper flakes, and chicken broth. Cover and simmer gently for about 45 minutes, or until the carrots are very tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Once the carrots are cooked, add soy sauce, creamy peanut butter, sugar, milk, and heavy cream to the saucepan. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Carefully transfer the soup mixture to a blender or food processor. Puree the mixture in batches until smooth and creamy. Exercise caution when blending hot liquids to avoid accidents.
Return the blended soup to the saucepan and heat it over low heat until it is thoroughly heated through. Be cautious not to let it boil.
Before serving, prepare the sour cream drizzle. In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with a bit of water to thin it out slightly.
Ladle the hot soup into bowls and drizzle each serving decoratively with the prepared sour cream mixture.

Tips:

For an extra kick of heat, adjust the amount of hot red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
To make it vegetarian, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.
Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves or chopped green onions for a burst of freshness and color.
Serve alongside crusty bread or garlic toast for a satisfying meal.

Keywords:

Chicken, Poultry, Beans, Vegetable, Meat, Chinese, Asian, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Spicy, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive