How to Make Simple Carrot Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Carrot soup is a classic, comforting dish that's perfect for chilly days and nights. It's a great way to get in some extra veggies while enjoying a flavorful and satisfying meal. This recipe for Simple Carrot Soup is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients, making it a perfect option for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.

Carrots are the star of this soup, providing a sweet and earthy flavor that pairs perfectly with other ingredients. They are also loaded with essential nutri...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups chopped carrots
  • 3 cups fat-free chicken broth
  • ½ onion, sliced
  • water to cover
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 cups

  • Combine carrots, chicken broth, and onion in a large pot. Pour enough water into the pot to assure the ingredients are covered; add garlic, thyme, and tarragon.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the pot, and simmer the mixture until the carrots are very tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Remove pot from heat and cool soup for 10 minutes. Puree soup with an immersion blender or mash vegetables with a potato masher and whisk the soup until smooth.
  • Return pot to medium heat and cook until reheated, about 5 minutes. Stir cream through the soup.
  • Nutrition

    114 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 391mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 74mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 480mg