Creamy Carrot & Potato Soup

Creamy Carrot & Potato Soup

45 mins
easy
4 servings

A comforting and flavorful carrot and potato soup, perfect for a chilly evening. This recipe is easy to follow and yields a delicious, creamy soup.

SoupVegetarianWinter

Equipment Needed

  • Immersion Blender
  • Large Pot
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 500.00 gCarrots(Peeled and chopped)
  • 100.00 gPotatoes(Peeled and diced)
  • 1.00 mediumOnion(Finely chopped)
  • 1.00 LVegetable Broth(Low sodium preferred)
  • 50.00 mlHeavy Cream(For a richer flavor)
  • 1.00 tbspButter(Unsalted)
  • 1.00 tspSalt(To taste)
  • 0.50 tspBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

Instructions

1

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

2

Add carrots and potatoes to the pot. Stir to coat with butter.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

3

Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

4

Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a regular blender in batches.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Stir in heavy cream (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or a swirl of cream.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

For a thicker soup, blend for a shorter time.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Garnish with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty flavor.

Estimated time: 1 minutes