Best 8 Simple Carrot Soup Recipes

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Carrot soup is a classic dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple and versatile soup that can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions or allergies. In addition to the classic carrot soup, this article also includes recipes for roasted carrot soup, curried carrot soup, and carrot and sweet potato soup. All of these soups are easy to make and packed with flavor. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a comforting soup to warm you up on a cold day, these carrot soup recipes are sure to please.

**Classic Carrot Soup:**

This classic carrot soup is made with carrots, onions, celery, and chicken broth. It is a simple and flavorful soup that can be easily customized to your liking. For example, you can add herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, or paprika, to give the soup a more complex flavor. You can also add other vegetables, such as potatoes or parsnips, to make the soup more hearty.

**Roasted Carrot Soup:**

This roasted carrot soup is made with carrots that have been roasted in the oven. This gives the soup a slightly sweet and smoky flavor. The soup is also made with onions, garlic, and vegetable broth. It is a delicious and healthy soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

**Curried Carrot Soup:**

This curried carrot soup is made with carrots, onions, garlic, ginger, and curry powder. It is a flavorful and aromatic soup that is perfect for a cold day. The soup is also made with coconut milk, which gives it a creamy and rich texture.

**Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup:**

This carrot and sweet potato soup is made with carrots, sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, and vegetable broth. It is a sweet and savory soup that is perfect for a family meal. The soup is also made with coconut milk, which gives it a creamy and rich texture.

Let's cook with our recipes!

EASY CARROT SOUP



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Creamy carrot soup .....yummy! Serve with a nice green salad and cornbread!

Provided by Tricia

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Carrot Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half
1 ½ cups vegetable broth
2 ½ cups sliced carrots
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Steam carrots until tender.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine cooked carrots and 3/4 cup broth. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, parsley, basil, and red pepper flakes. Add half-and-half cream all at once. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Stir in carrot mixture and remaining broth. Season with salt and black pepper. Thin with milk or water if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 271.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

SIMPLE CARROT SOUP



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This soup is low-calorie, high-flavor comfort food and favorite in my house on a chilly autumn evening.

Provided by Lee Crowell

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Carrot Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups chopped carrots
3 cups fat-free chicken broth
½ onion, sliced
water to cover
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried tarragon
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Combine carrots, chicken broth, and onion in a large pot. Pour enough water into the pot to assure the ingredients are covered; add garlic, thyme, and tarragon.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the pot, and simmer the mixture until the carrots are very tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Remove pot from heat and cool soup for 10 minutes. Puree soup with an immersion blender or mash vegetables with a potato masher and whisk the soup until smooth.
  • Return pot to medium heat and cook until reheated, about 5 minutes. Stir cream through the soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 391 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

ROASTED CARROT SOUP



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This is one of my favorite soups, from a Food52 community member. It's done in about 30 minutes: silky, complex, nutritious, and perfect either as a first course or as a meal in itself. Roasting the carrots and infusing the broth with ginger and thyme are the secrets to giving the soup a sweet, earthy depth. Use a quality vegetable stock-since there are so few ingredients here, each one really counts.

Provided by Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 pounds large carrots, about 6-8
1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt
6 cups high-quality vegetable stock, low-sodium
1 piece ginger, peeled, one inch long
1 sprig thyme, plus more for garnish
1/2 large sweet onion
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped, use large cloves
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel and cut the carrots into ½-inch rounds. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the carrots with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt. Set an oven rack 6 to 8 inches from the heat source and turn on the broiler. Broil the carrots until they brown and soften, turning them over with a spatula every 5 minutes or so; this should take 15-20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring the stock to a boil. Add the ginger and the sprig of thyme and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  • Dice the onion and place in a medium stockpot with the remaining olive oil. Cook the onion over medium heat, stirring frequently, until softened and lightly browned. Season. Add the garlic, and then the carrots.
  • Remove the ginger and thyme from the stock, and add the stock to the pot with the onions and carrots. Bring to boil and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, until the carrots are soft enough to purée.
  • Use an immersion or standard blender to purée the mixture until smooth. If the soup seems too thick, add more stock or water and gently reheat. Add salt and pepper to taste. To serve, ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh thyme.

CREAM OF CARROT SOUP



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This is my little picky eater's favorite soup.

Provided by Miss Tyckle

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup butter, cubed
2 ½ cups sliced carrots
1 large potato, peeled and cubed
1 cup chopped onion
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add carrots, potato, onion, celery, chicken broth, and ginger. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Uncover and cool for 15 minutes.
  • Transfer soup in batches to a food processor; blend until smooth. Return soup to the Dutch oven; stir in cream. Add curry powder, salt, and black pepper; cook over low heat until heated through, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 585.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CARROT SOUP



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This flavorful and fragrant soup is a wonderful addition to any special dinner. My family has enjoyed this soup every Thanksgiving for years.

Provided by Joan Carney

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Carrot Soup Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds carrots, chopped
6 cups chicken stock
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons dried dill weed
¼ pound butter
1 ½ teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • In a medium sized stock pot, over high heat, combine the chicken stock, carrots, garlic, dill weed, salt and butter. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until carrots are soft.
  • In a blender, puree the soup, return to stock pot and simmer for an additional 30 to 45 minutes. Season with additional dill or garlic if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 849.4 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

CARROT SOUP



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This nice creamy soup really hits the spot...whether you serve it by itself, with sandwiches or as a first course. My family enjoys it often here on our acre in the country.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 pound carrots, sliced
2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1-1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Shredded Swiss cheese and minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the broth, carrots and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat; cool slightly., Transfer to a blender; cover and process until blended. Return to pan. Stir in the milk, salt and pepper; heat through (do not boil). Garnish with cheese and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 589mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CURRIED CARROT SOUP



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Quick, easy, and light. Plus it's the only way to get my niece to eat carrots.

Provided by Doug Matthews

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Carrot Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 pounds carrots, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onion until tender and translucent. Stir in the curry powder. Add the chopped carrots, and stir until the carrots are coated. Pour in the vegetable broth, and simmer until the carrots are soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer the carrots and broth to a blender, and puree until smooth. Pour back into the pot, and thin with water to your preferred consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 414.7 mg, Sugar 10 g

CARROT APPLE SOUP



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"On a brisk fall day, nothing is more appealing than a steaming bowl of this soup," says field editor Ruby Williams of Bogalusa, Louisiana. "Even though it's lower in fat, it still has old-time goodness."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon reduced-fat margarine
8 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt the margarine. Add carrots, apples, onion and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add broth, sage, pepper and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until carrots are tender. Remove bay leaf. Cool soup for 5 minutes. Puree one-third at a time in a blender or food processor. Return to the saucepan; cover and cook over medium until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right carrots: Look for carrots that are firm, smooth, and deep orange in color. Avoid carrots that are bruised or have blemishes.
  • Peel the carrots thinly: This will help the carrots cook evenly and prevent them from becoming stringy.
  • Use a good quality stock: The stock you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. Use a homemade stock or a store-bought stock that is low in sodium.
  • Don't overcook the carrots: Cook the carrots until they are tender but still have a slight bite to them. Overcooked carrots will become mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of yogurt for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Carrot soup is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover carrots. With a few simple tips, you can make a carrot soup that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you have a bunch of carrots on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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