Carrot and Apple Soup With Fresh Sage (Vegan and Gluten-Free)

This carrot and apple soup with fresh sage is everything you want in a fall recipe: smooth, comforting, and brimming with flavor. The sweetness of apples balances the earthy carrots, while fresh sage and a dash of cinnamon add depth and warmth. Finished with a squeeze of citrus and topped with crunchy pumpkin seeds, this vegan and gluten-free soup is the perfect cozy dish to serve on a crisp autumn day.

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Carrot and Apple Soup With Fresh Sage (Vegan and Gluten-Free)

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 197 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 onion chopped
• 1 lb. carrots peeled and sliced
• 1 medium apple peeled, cored and sliced
• 1/4 cup roasted cashews
• 1/2 tsp. fresh ginger grated
• 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 2 –3 fresh sage leaves plus extra for garnish
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3 cups water
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1-1/2. Tbsp. lime juice
• Pumpkin seeds for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in medium pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent.
2. Add fresh sage, grated ginger and cinnamon. Stir briefly.
3. Add carrots and apple. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
4. Pour in water, add cashews and salt. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer until carrots are tender, for about 20 minutes.
5. Blend with immersion blender until smooth and creamy.
6. Add lime or lemon juice to taste, adjust seasoning and garnish with pumpkin seeds and fresh sage leaves.

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Nutrition Facts

Carrot and Apple Soup With Fresh Sage (Vegan and Gluten-Free)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 197 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 8g

Sodium 329mg14%

Potassium 506mg14%

Carbohydrates 23g8%

Fiber 5g20%

Sugar 12g13%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 18971IU379%

Vitamin C 11mg13%

Calcium 58mg6%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.