Creamy Carrot and Apple Soup for Children
A smooth, naturally sweet soup combining carrots and apples, gently spiced and pureed for a comforting meal kids will love. This American-inspired soup recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs carrots, apple, vegetable broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 medium (about 400g), peeled and chopped carrots
- 1 medium (about 180g), peeled, cored, and chopped apple
- 3 cups (720ml) vegetable broth
- 1 small (about 70g), chopped onion
- 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup (60ml), optional heavy cream
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large saucepan, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1 small chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Step 2: Add 4 peeled and chopped medium carrots, 1 peeled and chopped medium apple, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground ginger. Stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 3: Pour in 3 cups vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until carrots and apple are very tender.
- Step 4: Remove the pot from heat and carefully puree the soup using an immersion blender until completely smooth. Stir in 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 cup heavy cream if using, then heat gently for 2 minutes more before serving warm.
