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Let's prepare the recipe of carrot soup.
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Firstly, peel and wash 500 gms of fresh carrots. After peeling, chop the carrots into small pieces to cook them evenly and blend them smoothly later.
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Add two tablespoons of oil or ghee to a pressure cooker.
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Once the ghee heats up, add cumin seeds and allow them to crackle.
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Add one chopped onion and two cloves of minced garlic to the cooker. Saute the onions and garlic till the onions are golden brown.
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The onions turn soft and caramelise while the garlic gives a fragrant flavour and further depth of savoury flavour to the soup.
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Once the onions turn golden and the garlic soft, add your chopped carrots and stir well with the saut ed onions and garlic to exude the flavour.
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Add 1/4th tsp Turmeric Powder for an earthy, warm flavour and golden tone of colour to the soup. If you like spicier dishes, add 1/2 Tsp of red chilli powder. Add salt as desired. Stir the mixture and let it cook for 2-3 minutes while the spices coat and flavour the carrots as they become fragrant.
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Add 1 liter water to the pressure cooker.
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It will cook the carrots and form the base of your soup.
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Now, close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 3-4 whistles or until carrots are cooked soft.
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Open the lid carefully once the pressure is released, and let it cool for a few minutes.
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Once cooled a little, liquefy the cooked carrots and spices using a hand blender or mixer grinder.
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This makes the boiled vegetables turn into a smooth and velvety soup.
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Alternatively, you can blend it only partially and let some bits of carrot remain so that you have added texture to the soup.
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Add 1/2 Tsp garam masala for warm and aromatic spice to enhance the soup profile, adjust the salt, then simmer for 5 more minutes to allow the flavours to meld.
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Garnish this carrot soup with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
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Cilantro adds a bright pop of freshness and colour to the golden richness of this soup.
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You can serve it hot with some bread or rice and get a complete meal. The warmth and heartiness of this carrot soup make for a perfect lunch or dinner on a chilly day.
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The recipe for Carrot Soup combines the natural sweetness of carrots with warm spices like cumin and turmeric, creating a comforting and flavourful dish.