Sunshine Bisque

Brighten up your table with the vibrant flavors of Sunshine Bisque, a creamy and comforting roasted vegetable soup that gets its name from its sunny color and uplifting taste. This delightful bisque combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes and carrots with the zesty tang of fresh orange juice, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin and coriander, and finished with a luscious touch of heavy cream, this soup is as nourishing as it is indulgent. The addition of orange zest and fresh parsley as a garnish adds a fresh, citrusy note that enhances every comforting spoonful. Perfect for cozy dinners or as a stunning appetizer, Sunshine Bisque is a soul-warming dish ready in just about an hour, making it an easy yet impressive recipe to add to your repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 3 medium carrots
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 0.5 cup orange juice
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 whole zest of an orange

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Peel and dice the sweet potatoes and carrots into roughly 1-inch cubes. Peel and quarter the onion.

Step 3

Place the sweet potatoes, carrots, onion, and unpeeled garlic cloves on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Spread them out into an even layer.

Step 4

Roast the vegetables for 25-30 minutes, or until they are soft and slightly caramelized. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Step 5

Once cooled, squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and discard the peels.

Step 6

In a large pot, combine the roasted vegetables, vegetable broth, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 7

Using an immersion blender, puree the mixture until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the mixture to a blender and puree in batches, then return to the pot.

Step 8

Stir in the orange juice and heavy cream. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to blend the flavors. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Step 9

Serve the bisque hot, garnished with fresh parsley and orange zest for a bright, zesty finish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1460.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1069.2

Total Fat 49.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 120mg	0%
Sodium 4791.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 130.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.2g	0%
Total Sugars 31.0g
Protein 23.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 307.5mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 1997.1mg	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: 41.8%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 49.3%