Carrot and Apple Soup With Fresh Sage (Vegan and Gluten-Free)
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
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
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Heat olive oil in medium pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent.
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Add fresh sage, grated ginger and cinnamon. Stir briefly.
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Add carrots and apple. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
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Pour in water, add cashews and salt. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer until carrots are tender, for about 20 minutes.
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Blend with immersion blender until smooth and creamy.
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Add lime or lemon juice to taste, adjust seasoning and garnish with pumpkin seeds and fresh sage leaves.
Recipe Notes
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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.