Creamy Carrot Soup
Creamy Carrot Soup is an easy, homemade recipe with a smooth texture and rich flavor. It comes together quickly, making it perfect for a cozy lunch or simple dinner.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds carrots, about 8-10 large carrots, peeled and chopped into 1 inch chunks
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 small cloves
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven or soup pot, heat salted butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped carrots, onions and celery.
- Cook the veggies, stirring often, until the onions are translucent and the carrots have started to release their juices, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for one minute or until the garlic is fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken broth and seasonings.
- Bring the soup to a low boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover the pot and simmer the soup for 20-25 minutes until the carrots are soft and fork tender. Stirring occasionally.
- Remove soup from heat and blend until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
If the soup is too thick for your liking, add more chicken broth or water ¼ cup at a time.
Nutrition
Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 1095mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 25622IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg
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