Description
Comfort meets nutrition in this creamy carrot soup, a silky blend of roasted carrots and aromatic spices. Warm kitchen traditions come alive with each spoonful, inviting you to savor a bowl of pure, wholesome goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 1 pound (500 g) carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Cooking Liquids and Fats:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 4 cups (1 liter) vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for a dairy-free version)
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger (optional, for a hint of spice)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Ignite the aromatic base by warming olive oil or butter in a spacious cooking vessel over medium-high heat, creating a golden foundation for the soup.
- Introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic, allowing them to dance and soften, releasing their fragrant essence for approximately 3-4 minutes until translucent and wonderfully aromatic.
- Gently cascade sliced carrots into the pot, stirring them into the softened aromatics, and let them mingle and caramelize for an additional 5 minutes to develop deep, rich flavors.
- Cascade vegetable broth into the vegetable medley, creating a liquid landscape that will transform the ingredients into a velvety symphony, then elevate the temperature until the mixture reaches a robust boil.
- Reduce the culinary heat to a gentle whisper, allowing the ingredients to commune and tenderize for 20-25 minutes, ensuring the carrots surrender completely to softness.
- Transform the soup’s texture using an immersion blender directly within the pot, pulverizing the ingredients into a silky, uniform consistency. For those preferring alternative methods, carefully transfer the molten mixture to a countertop blender in measured batches.
- Introduce heavy cream, stirring with graceful movements to integrate the luxurious liquid, creating a harmonious and creamy texture.
- Season the soup with a delicate balance of salt, pepper, and ground ginger, tasting and adjusting to achieve a perfectly calibrated flavor profile.
- Artfully ladle the soup into serving vessels, crowning each portion with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or chives for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Present the soup alongside crusty bread or crisp crackers, inviting diners to savor the warm, comforting embrace of this elegant carrot creation.
Notes
- Customize the soup’s thickness by adjusting the amount of vegetable broth, adding more for a lighter consistency or less for a thicker texture.
- Roast carrots before sautéing to develop deeper, caramelized flavors that enhance the soup’s overall taste profile.
- Transform this recipe into a vegan version by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream for a rich, dairy-free alternative.
- Boost nutritional value by adding a handful of grated ginger or turmeric during cooking, which introduces anti-inflammatory properties and a warming kick to the soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg