Description
A straightforward recipe for a smooth and creamy carrot soup.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add carrots and vegetable broth to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until carrots are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat.
- Carefully transfer the soup to a blender or use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot. Stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
- Heat gently until warmed through. Do not boil after adding cream.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, roast the carrots before boiling them in the broth.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your taste preference.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or a swirl of extra cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: creamy carrot soup, carrot soup recipe, easy soup, vegetable soup, pureed soup