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Creamy Carrot Soup Recipe
Creamy Carrot Soup is an easy and inexpensive option for lunch or dinner. Made with simple ingredients and ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 237 kcal
Course:
Soup , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 pounds carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 rib celery sliced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In a large soup pot or dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until the onion is lightly browned.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, salt, paprika, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until carrots are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook just until heated through.
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Notes
- Ginger - Fresh ginger is best in this recipe. If needed, you can substitute ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger in place, but this will change the flavor of the soup.
- Blending Carrot Soup - If using a traditional blender, puree the soup in batches ensuring the lid is not sealed tightly. It's important to allow steam to escape so the top of the blender doesn't burst open.
- To Cook in a Slow Cooker
- Add all ingredients except the cream to a 4-6 quart slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until carrots are tender (the larger the pieces, the longer it will take).
- Puree the soup with an immersion blender (or transfer it to a blender that can process hot liquids) and add the cream.
Nutrition Information
Calories
237
(12%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
1098mg
(46%)
Potassium
958mg
(27%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
38350IU
(767%)
Vitamin C
16.2mg
(18%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 237 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 1098mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 958mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 38350IU | 767% |
| Vitamin C | 16.2mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.