Fall Carrot Soup with Apple Chicken Sausage

Cozy up with a bowl of Fall Carrot Soup with Apple Chicken Sausage—an irresistible medley of autumnal flavors perfect for chilly days. This vibrant, velvety soup combines sweet, earthy carrots, crisp apples, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a comforting base that’s both nourishing and satisfying. Topped with golden-brown seared apple chicken sausage for a burst of savory flavor and finished with a touch of cream for optional richness, this recipe is as beautiful as it is delicious. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, it’s the ultimate seasonal treat for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings. Garnished with fresh parsley or thyme, it’s a feast for the senses that showcases fall’s finest ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
• 6 cups carrots
• 1 apple (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 0.5 cups heavy cream (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 4 links apple chicken sausage
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or thyme (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the onion and garlic. Grate the fresh ginger. Peel and chop the carrots into small pieces. Core and dice the apple.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened.

Step 3

Add the garlic and ginger to the pot and cook for another minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the chopped carrots and apple to the pot. Sprinkle in the cinnamon and nutmeg, and stir to coat the vegetables with the spices.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.

Step 6

While the soup simmers, slice the apple chicken sausages into thin rounds. Heat a skillet over medium heat and sear the sausage slices for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside.

Step 7

Once the carrots are tender, use an immersion blender to blend the soup in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender and blend until creamy, then return it to the pot.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream (if using), salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with the seared apple chicken sausages. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2745.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1767.9

Total Fat 103.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 373.6mg	0%
Sodium 9768.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 154.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.9g	0%
Total Sugars 90.6g
Protein 75.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 521.8mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 3078.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.3%

Protein: 16.3%

Carbs: 33.4%