Winter-Spiced Apple and Carrot Soup with Cinnamon
A warming, aromatic soup combining sweet apples and earthy carrots with a hint of cinnamon to evoke cozy winter memories. This soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs apple, carrots, yellow onion 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 a quick salad or grain on the side. 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
- 2 medium, peeled, cored and chopped apple
- 3 large, peeled and diced carrots
- 1 medium, chopped yellow onion
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium chopped yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 2 medium peeled, cored, and chopped apples and 3 large peeled, diced carrots to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges of the vegetables begin to soften.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.
- Step 4: Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth and add 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until the carrots and apples are tender.
- Step 5: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and creamy, or transfer batch-wise to a blender. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed before serving warm.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Winter-Spiced Apple and Carrot Soup with Cinnamon take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Winter-Spiced Apple and Carrot Soup with Cinnamon?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep apple from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Winter-Spiced Apple and Carrot Soup with Cinnamon?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Winter-Spiced Apple and Carrot Soup with Cinnamon for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Winter-Spiced Apple and Carrot Soup with Cinnamon vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
