Description
Soul-warming carrot soup that offers a rich, velvety texture, perfect for chilly days and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until they become translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Toss in the chopped carrots and pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the carrots are tender, approximately 20 minutes.
- With an immersion blender, carefully puree the soup until it reaches a silky-smooth consistency. If using a countertop blender, allow the soup to cool slightly before blending in batches.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season generously with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust as needed to achieve your preferred flavor.
- Ladle the creamy carrot soup into bowls, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For deeper flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or ginger while blending. If the soup is too thick, add more vegetable broth until the desired consistency is reached.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg