Carrot Potato Creamy Soup (Print)
Creamy carrot potato soup with delicate seasoning, perfect served warm with bread or salad.
# Ingredients:
→ Base Vegetables
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3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
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3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Liquids
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1 litre vegetable broth or chicken broth
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240 millilitres milk or heavy cream
→ Fat
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30 grams butter or olive oil
→ Seasonings and Garnishes
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1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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0.5 teaspoon dried thyme or fresh thyme, plus extra for garnish
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0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional
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60 grams shredded cheddar cheese, optional
# Steps:
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In a large pot, heat butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, approximately 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
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Incorporate the chopped carrots and diced potatoes into the pot. Season with salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and smoked paprika if using. Stir well to combine the flavours.
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Pour in vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until carrots and potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
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Using an immersion blender, puree the soup in the pot until completely smooth. Alternatively, carefully blend in batches using a standard blender, then return the soup to the pot.
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Stir in milk or cream and gently reheat without boiling. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. For a cheesy variation, incorporate shredded cheddar and stir until melted.
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Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh thyme, additional ground black pepper, or extra cheese as desired. Serve hot.
# Additional Notes:
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For a vegan adaptation, substitute plant-based milk and olive oil for dairy ingredients.
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A chunkier consistency can be achieved by mashing some potatoes instead of pureeing the entire soup.
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To enhance spiciness, add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes.
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Increase protein content by stirring in cooked chicken or lentils before serving.