Description
Warm up with a bowl of homemade carrot potato soup, a comforting dish that’s perfect for chilly days. This simple recipe combines the natural sweetness of carrots and the heartiness of potatoes, creating a creamy, flavorful soup that is sure to please everyone at the table. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a nutritious meal ready in no time. Perfect for cozy dinners, family gatherings, or meal prep, this soup not only satisfies your hunger but also freezes beautifully for those busy days ahead. Enjoy it as an appetizer or as a satisfying main dish served with crusty bread.
Ingredients
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- 1 Tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 celery stick, chopped
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 lb potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp dried parsley (optional)
- â…› tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp fine salt
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter or olive oil. Add the diced onion with a pinch of salt and pepper; sauté for about 5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the diced carrots, potatoes, celery, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer; cover and cook for about 20 minutes.
- Allow soup to cool slightly before blending some of it until smooth using a stand blender or immersion blender.
- Return blended portion back to the pot; mix well and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot with freshly ground black pepper and chopped parsley on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg