Cream of Carrot Soup

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings: people

When your refrigerator is overflowing with carrots and roasting them has lost its charm, this Cream of carrot soup is the perfect way to turn them into something elegant, comforting, and full of flavor.

Ingredients

1 onion, sliced and chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1½ cup celery stalks, sliced
3 cups carrots, peeled and cut into small rounds
2 cups turnip, peeled and cut into small cubes (1 inch)
1 small potato, peeled and cut into small cubes (1 inch)
1 teaspoon sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 cups chicken stock, or vegetable stock
1 teaspoon lemongrass, thinly sliced
salt and pepper

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Instructions

In a large pot melt the butter. Add the carrots, onions, and sauté until soft. Add the sugar, celery, turnip potatoes, salt and pepper, lemongrass, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until all the vegetables are tender. Around 20 to 30 minutes.
Once the vegetables are tender, place them in a blender or food processor and puree. Return the puree to the cooking pot and season accordingly.
Serve hot sprinkled with chives or parsley.

Notes

Storage

Refrigerator: Once the soup has cooled to room temperature, transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Freezer: Carrot soup can be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container or resealable freezer bag.

Variations

Spiciness - Add some heat to the soup with a few dashes of cayenne, red pepper flakes, or hot sauce.

Earthiness - Use a bit of cumin or curry powder to add more earthy flavor to the soup.

Dairy - Make the soup even more velvety by adding heavy cream. You can also add a little bit of tanginess by adding sour cream or Greek yogurt, either when blending or as a garnish.

Seeds - Sprinkle some pepitas or sunflower seeds on the soup when serving for a bit of crunchiness.

Chunky - If you prefer your soup to be a little chunkier, use an immersion blender instead.

Vegan - To make this soup vegan, use dairy-free butter and vegetable stock. You can also use coconut milk when blending for added flavor if you choose.

Ginger - Ginger complements carrots well. Make a carrot ginger soup by adding freshly grated ginger or ginger powder.

Nutrition

Giangi's Kitchen provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as a registered dietician does not calculate them.