Simple Carrot Soup

Simple Carrot Soup

114kcal
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 45 minutes
Total 1 hour
A creamy, comforting carrot soup simmered with garlic and herbs, then pureed smooth and finished with cream.
Servings 4 servings
Course Soup
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 3 cups fat-free chicken broth
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • water enough to cover ingredients
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1 small nub fresh ginger, grated
  • 1.8 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Method

  1. Combine carrots, chicken broth, and onion in a large pot. Add enough water to cover the ingredients. Add garlic, thyme, tarragon, grated ginger, and ground nutmeg.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the carrots are very tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and carefully puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth (or cool slightly and blend in batches).
  4. Return to medium heat and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cream and serve.

Nutrition

Calories114kcalCarbohydrates16gProtein6gFat3gSaturated Fat2gCholesterol10mgSodium391mgPotassium480mgFiber4gSugar7gVitamin C11mgCalcium74mgIron1mg

Notes

Yield: about 4 cups. If using a countertop blender, let the soup cool to lukewarm and blend in batches for safety. Season to taste if needed.

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