Description
Comforting carrot potato soup brings warmth from classic European kitchens with its silky smooth texture and rich, creamy profile. Hearty vegetables blend perfectly, offering a nourishing meal that satisfies and delights with each spoonful you savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 4 large carrots
- 3 medium potatoes
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves garlic
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 4 cups (0.95 liters) vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Optional Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream or coconut cream
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, gently sweating diced onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce chopped carrots and diced potatoes to the pot, stirring occasionally and allowing vegetables to develop slight caramelization for enhanced flavor, about 5-6 minutes.
- Pour vegetable broth into the pot, raising heat to create a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer and cover, cooking until vegetables become perfectly tender and easily pierced with a fork, around 20-25 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat and utilize an immersion blender or standard blender to transform the mixture into a silky, smooth consistency, ensuring no vegetable chunks remain.
- Return pureed soup to low heat, carefully seasoning with kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and a sprinkle of chopped herbs like thyme or parsley to elevate the overall taste profile.
- Ladle the creamy soup into warmed bowls, serving immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and rich, comforting warmth.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, firm carrots and potatoes to ensure maximum flavor and creamy texture in the soup.
- Adjust the broth quantity based on desired thickness, adding more for a thinner consistency or less for a heartier soup.
- Enhance nutrition by roasting vegetables before adding to the pot, which deepens their natural sweetness and caramelizes edges.
- Transform this soup into a vegan-friendly option by using plant-based broth and skipping any dairy garnishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 114 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 475 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg