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Creamy Carrot Soup

A warm bowl of creamy carrot soup perfect for chilly weather, featuring a velvety texture and subtle sweetness balanced with savory onion and garlic.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Soup Ingredients
  • 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped Use fresh, organic for best flavor.
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth Use homemade for richer taste.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with coconut milk for dairy-free.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until they soften and release their aroma.
Cooking
  1. Add the chopped carrots and pour in the broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
  2. Reduce the heat and allow it to simmer until the carrots are tender, which will take about 20 minutes.
  3. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7g

Notes

Feel free to personalize this soup with additional spices like ginger or nutmeg. This soup is great for meal prepping and freezes well.

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