FLAVORFUL CREAM OF CARROT SOUP

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"Packed with vitamin-rich ingredients, this soup is both beautiful and delicious," assures LaVonne Hegland of St. Michael, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 to 8 medium carrots (1 pound), coarsely chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup water
2 medium onions, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
6 cups milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
Pinch cayenne pepper
Paprika

Steps:

  • Place carrots, potatoes and water in a saucepan; cover and cook over medium heat until the vegetables are tender. Drain, reserving cooking liquid. In a skillet, saute onions and garlic in butter for 10 minutes. Add flour; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Place carrots, potatoes, onion mixture, salt and sugar in a blender or food processor; cover and puree until smooth, adding reserved cooking liquid as needed. Pour into a 3-qt. saucepan or Dutch oven. Stir in milk and heat through. Add cream and cayenne; heat through (do not boil). Garnish with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Joshua Mulu
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This soup is the perfect way to use up leftover carrots.


dipesh aakriti
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's so smooth and velvety.


Esther Anorvey
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This soup is so flavorful, I didn't even need to add any salt or pepper.


Justice Etalor
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I've never made carrot soup before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great.


Muhammad Tariq Khan kakar
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


bassey agabi
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I love that this soup is made with healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables.


Jamie Gibson
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This soup is so easy to make, I can throw it together on a weeknight.


Justina Barnabas Shammah
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I made this soup for a party and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a keeper.


Kaytrell Thomas
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and satisfying.


Coralie Robinson
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this soup. It's so creamy and flavorful, I don't miss the meat at all.


Azorous
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


sarah matlook
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful soup.


Goddess Kali
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This soup is so good, I could eat it every day.


Nasibullah Achkzai
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great soup to serve at parties or potlucks.


Hassan khan Wazir
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This soup is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover carrots.


Willy Ek
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and delicious, and the ginger and cumin add a nice touch of spice.


Tim Jackson
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This is the best carrot soup I've ever had. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Lutfa Rahman
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family. Everyone loved the creamy texture and the sweet flavor of the carrots.


Nana Sakyi
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This carrot soup is a delicious and comforting dish. It's perfect for a cold winter day.