Carrot Soup with Orange and Tarragon

A smooth and elegant carrot soup enhanced with citrusy orange juice and aromatic tarragon. The addition of brandy adds depth while butter gives it a rich, creamy texture.

4 servings
28 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound carrots
  • ¾ cup chopped onion
  • 3 cups low-salt chicken broth
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon brandy
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 2 sprigs fresh tarragon sprigs

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add carrots and onion; sauté until onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add broth; cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat, uncover, and simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.

    18 min

  2. 2.

    Working in batches, puree soup in blender until very smooth. Return soup to pot. Stir in orange juice, brandy, and chopped tarragon. Simmer 5 minutes for flavors to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish soup with tarragon sprigs and serve.

    10 min