Get cozy with this healthy, hearty carrot apple soup. Serve this fall favorite as an appetizer or side dish. It can also be a light main course, so it’s very versatile. We love that it’s a little bit savory and a little sweet like our Sweet Chili pretzel nuggets we think add a great crunch to the top!
Wash and dry the fresh produce. Then, peel and cut the carrots into about 1-inch pieces. The thicker parts of the carrots may need to be cut in half vertically.
Cut the onion into 1-inch chunks and then peel and cut the apples into the same sized pieces. This will help the vegetables roast evenly.
Place all the veggies on a baking sheet and toss with olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper.
Roast for about 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Allow the vegetables to cool for about 5 minutes or until they are easy to handle.
In a medium soup pot, add the vegetables. ginger and stock. Simmer on low with the top on for about 45 minutes or until the vegetables are soft enough to easily puree and the flavors have melded together.
Remove the top from the pot and allow the soup to cool for about 10 minutes.
With an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. At this point, you can add more stock (up to 1 cup) to thin the soup to the desired consistency.
Then, reheat the soup on medium low for about 15 minutes or until ready to serve. NOTE: If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can use a regular blender but allow the soup to cool more before blending.
Serve in soup bowls with a handful of Sweet Chili OMG! Pretzels on top for crunch and extra flavor.