Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 3 stalks celery with leaves, chopped
- 1 white onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 whole star anise pods
- 6 ⅓ cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup stemmed and chopped carrot tops
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
Why This Recipe Is So Easy To Love
This soup is a wonderful way to use parts of vegetables that often get thrown away. It’s full of fresh flavors and packed with nutrients. Plus, it’s light, comforting, and perfect for any season.
Kitchen Tips
- Wash carrot tops thoroughly to remove any grit before cooking.
- Sauté the vegetables gently to bring out their natural sweetness.
- Blend the soup until smooth for a creamy texture or leave it slightly chunky for more bite.
- Sauté the vegetables gently to bring out their natural sweetness.
- Blend the soup until smooth for a creamy texture or leave it slightly chunky for more bite.
Directions
Warm some coconut oil in a big pot over medium heat. Toss in the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and star anise, and cook everything together, stirring now and then, until the onion looks soft and see-through—about 5 to 7 minutes. Next, pour in the vegetable broth and bring it up to a boil. Once boiling, stir in the carrot tops along with the fresh basil and tarragon. Let the soup simmer gently until the greens have wilted, which should take around 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Before serving, be sure to fish out and discard the star anise. Enjoy!
Creative Serving Ideas
Serve warm with a side of crusty bread or a fresh green salad. A drizzle of olive oil or a sprinkle of toasted seeds can add extra flavor and texture. This soup also pairs well with a squeeze of lemon to brighten the taste.
Storing This Dish
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. It also freezes well; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently on the stove. Stir before serving to restore its creamy consistency.
