Potato Carrot Soup
This creamy and comforting Potato Carrot Soup is the perfect cozy meal for chilly days. Made with tender potatoes, sweet carrots, and aromatic herbs, it’s hearty, flavorful, and easy to make in just one pot.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups potatoes peeled and diced
- 2 cups carrots peeled and chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
For Serving
- 1/2 cup heavy cream optional, for extra creaminess
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes, chopped carrots, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20–25 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend carefully.
- Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream if using. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley and a drizzle of cream if desired.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil and omit the heavy cream. You can also add a pinch of smoked paprika for extra flavor depth.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 680mg
- Vitamin A: 180% DV
- Vitamin C: 25% DV