Creamy Carrot Soup

Name: Creamy Carrot Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 people (1 cup servings)
Ingredients: 6 oz Bacon; 1 large yellow onion; 1 celery rib; 2 lbs carrots; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tsp sea salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 4 cups chicken stock; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 Tbsp parsley

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
8 people (1 cup servings)
Calories
180 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine
American

Creamy Carrot Soup

Nolan Clark

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Creamy Carrot Soup has surprisingly simple ingredients but tastes gourmet. This is a 30-minute recipe that comes together in one pot. You will love the silky smooth texture and rich flavor.

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Ingredients

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6 oz Bacon 6 strips, chopped
1 large yellow onion diced (2 cups)
1 celery rib diced (1/2 cup)
2 lbs carrots 8 large, peeled and sliced into 1/2” thick rings
2 garlic cloves minced
2 tsp sea salt or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper
4 cups chicken stock or broth (reduced sodium)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream plus more to garnish
2 Tbsp parsley to garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Brown bacon in a 5 1/2 qt Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat and remove browned bacon with a slotted spoon.
Into the same pot with the rendered bacon fat, add diced onion, celery, and sliced carrots and cook 6-8 minutes until onions soften (do not brown). Add minced garlic and 2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, and stir another minute.
Add 4 cups chicken stock, bring to a simmer then partially cover and cook 20-25 minutes or until carrots have softened.
Puree soup in a blender in batches or use an immersion blender.
Return soup to pot and stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup milk. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbs 18g Protein 9g (18%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 1270mg (53%) Potassium 541mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 19178IU (384%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 73mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people (1 cup servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	180kcal	9%
Carbs	18g
Protein	9g	18%
Fat	8g	12%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	25mg	8%
Sodium	1270mg	53%
Potassium	541mg	12%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	19178IU	384%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
Calcium	73mg	7%
Iron	1mg	6%