Description
When comfort calls, there’s nothing more soothing than a bowl of creamy potato carrot soup. This simple yet flavorful soup brings together the natural sweetness of carrots and the earthiness of potatoes, finished with a luscious creamy texture that warms you to your core. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast, healthy snack, or easy dinner idea, this creamy soup fits the bill. It’s one of those comforting food ideas you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream or canned coconut milk
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add diced potatoes and sliced carrots. Stir well to coat with aromatics.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are fork-tender.
6. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth, or blend in batches using a countertop blender.
7. Stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer 2-3 more minutes.
8. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve hot with bread or salad.
Notes
For a vegan version, use full-fat canned coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
Adjust consistency by adding more broth if needed after blending.
This soup freezes well; just let it cool completely before freezing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: creamy potato soup, carrot soup, easy dinner, quick soup, vegetarian