Carrot Soup with Basil Pesto Swirl
Pesto adds pizzazz to this classic fall soup and is a great way to use up the last of the basil from the garden.
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
Carrot Soup with Basil Pesto Swirl
Photography by Edward Pond
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 196 |
| pro | 4 g |
| total fat | 13 g |
| sat. fat | 2 g |
| carb | 18 g |
| fibre | 5 g |
| chol | 2 mg |
| sodium | 695 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 9% |
| iron | 8% |
| vit A | 227% |
| vit C | 12% |
| folate | 13% |
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2 tbsp (25 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
5 cups (1.25 L) chopped carrots (about 3 lb/1.5 kg)
1 potato, peeled and chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt, pepper and dried thyme
4 cups (1 L) vegetable stock
Basil Pesto:
1-1/4 cups (300 mL) packed fresh basil
1/4 cup (50 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp (25 mL) pine nuts
Pinch each salt and pepper
1/4 cup (50 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
Preparation:
Basil Pesto: In food processor, finely chop together basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, salt and pepper. With motor running, add oil in thin steady stream. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 6 months.)
In Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat; fry onion, carrots, potato, garlic, salt, pepper and thyme, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, about 10 minutes. Add stock and 2 cups (500 mL) water; bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer to blend flavours, about 40 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Using immersion blender or in batches in blender, purée soup until smooth. Add water to thin if desired. (Make-ahead: Let cool for 30 minutes. Refrigerate, uncovered, in airtight container until cold. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days; reheat.) Ladle into bowls; swirl 1 tsp (5 mL) pesto into each.
Source
Canadian Living Magazine: October 2006
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