Creamy Carrot Soup
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5
Creamy Carrot Soup
Description
This recipe begins by rendering chopped bacon for flavor. Aromatics including diced onions, celery, and sliced carrots are cooked in the bacon fat until softened but not browned, then garlic, salt, and pepper are added. Chicken stock is poured in and the mixture is simmered until the carrots are fully tender.
The soup is then blended until silky smooth, combining with heavy cream and milk to add creaminess without overpowering the carrot’s natural sweetness. The subtle seasoning balances the richer cream and smoky bacon.
Creamy Carrot Soup pairs well as a starter or a light lunch, especially on cooler days. Garnished with parsley, it adds a touch of fresh color and flavor contrast.
Ingredients
- 6 oz Bacon 6 strips, chopped
- 1 yellow onion diced (2 cups, large
- 1 celery diced (1/2 cup, rib
- 2 lbs carrot 8 large, peeled and sliced into 1/2” thick rings
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 tsp salt or to taste, sea salt
- 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)
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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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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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