Name: Carrot-Star Anise Soup recipe
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil;10 medium carrots, chopped;½ medium onion, chopped;3 cups water, or as needed;1 star anise pod;1 cube chicken bouillon;1 teaspoon ground coriander;½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or more to taste;½ teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram, or more to taste

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil 10 medium carrots, chopped ½ medium onion, chopped 3 cups water, or as needed 1 star anise pod 1 cube chicken bouillon 1 teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or more to taste ½ teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram, or more to taste

Nutrition Info

138.1 calories carbohydrate: 22.2 g cholesterol: 0.2 mg fat: 5.3 g fiber: 6.4 g protein: 2.5 g saturatedFat: 0.7 g servingSize: - sodium: 532.5 mg sugar: 10.4 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Saute chopped carrots and onion in the hot oil, 10 to 15 minutes. Add water slowly, adjusting so that the vegetables are just covered. Add star anise, chicken bouillon, and coriander and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer, about 40 minutes.
Remove star anise. Puree soup with an immersion blender to desired consistency. Garnish with thyme and marjoram and serve hot.

Recipe Yield

3 servings

Recipe Note

This was something I created off the cuff because I thought the flavors would combine well... and boy, did they! Star anise is used in pho which I love, and the aroma of carrots is just spellbinding and they go well together.

Alternatives to this recipe

Carrot-Star Anise Soup