Description
Warm comfort meets culinary elegance in this hearty Creamy Carrot Soup, blending silky textures with rich, earthy flavors. Garden-fresh carrots and aromatic spices create a soul-soothing experience you’ll savor with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 4 (medium) carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 (medium) onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid Base:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) coconut milk or cream (optional)
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over medium-high temperature, introducing diced onions and minced garlic. Gently sauté until aromatics become translucent and release their fragrant essence, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Incorporate freshly chopped carrots and pour in vegetable broth. Elevate heat to generate a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer. Allow ingredients to meld and soften for 18-22 minutes, ensuring carrots reach optimal tenderness.
- Transform soup’s texture using an immersion blender, creating a silky-smooth consistency. If using a standard blender, carefully transfer liquid in measured batches, processing until uniformly pureed.
- Enhance flavor profile by seasoning with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. For enhanced richness, swirl in velvety coconut milk or heavy cream, integrating until luxuriously combined.
- Ladle the vibrant orange soup into warm ceramic bowls. Optionally garnish with delicate herb sprigs or a drizzle of olive oil for visual appeal and additional depth of flavor.
- Serve immediately while steaming hot, offering a comforting and nutritious culinary experience.
Notes
- Knife Skills Matter: Chop carrots into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and smooth blending.
- Boost Flavor Depth: Roast carrots before adding to the pot for a caramelized, rich taste that elevates the soup’s complexity.
- Texture Flexibility: For a velvety consistency, strain the soup through a fine-mesh sieve after blending to remove any stringy carrot fibers.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap coconut milk with plant-based alternatives like almond or oat milk for different flavor profiles and to accommodate dairy-free diets.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg