Description
This creamy Carrot Soup is smooth, comforting, and naturally sweet. Perfect as a starter or light meal, it’s simple to make and full of wholesome flavors.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb (450g) carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 cups (1 L) vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground ginger (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream or coconut milk (optional for creaminess)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (parsley, chives, or thyme)
Instructions
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.
- Add carrots & broth: Stir in carrots, then pour in the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes until carrots are tender.
- Blend soup: Use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Add seasoning & cream: Stir in ginger (if using), salt, pepper, and cream or coconut milk. Heat gently until warmed through.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
For extra flavor, roast the carrots and onions before adding the broth. You can also add a pinch of nutmeg or curry powder for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: carrot soup, creamy soup, healthy soup, vegetarian soup
