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Calcium-Fortified Carrot Orange Soup Recipe

Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time1 hr
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 105kcal
Author: Gluten Free & More

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion , chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 pounds carrots , peeled and chopped into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 orange , zest finely grated and juiced, divided
  • 4 cups gluten-free vegetable broth
  • 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, grated, optional
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Kosher or fine sea salt , to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper , to taste
  • ChildLife Essentials Liquid Calcium with Magnesium , dose appropriate for 6 children

Optional garnishes:

  • Dairy free yogurt
  • Roasted and salted pumpkin seeds
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Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the carrots, orange zest, broth, ginger, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, cover pot, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft. Remove the bay leaf.
  • Blend the mixture until smooth. Add the orange juice and blend again. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed. Let cool to 86 degrees, then stir in the liquid calcium.
  • Garnish with yogurt and pumpkin seeds, if desired.

Notes

Nutrition facts calculated without the liquid calcium, as the amount you add will vary based on your child's age.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 25309IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg