Description
A warm and creamy Carrot & Potato Soup that’s easy, cozy, and packed with veggies.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
3 medium potatoes, diced
4 cups vegetable broth
1–2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: cream or yogurt for richness
Garnishes: parsley, chives, croutons
Instructions
1. Heat oil/butter in a pot and sauté onion until soft.
2. Add garlic, carrots, and potatoes; stir for 2 minutes.
3. Pour in broth, add bay leaves and thyme, bring to boil.
4. Lower heat and simmer 15–20 minutes until veggies are tender.
5. Remove bay leaves; blitz soup until smooth.
6. Return to pot, stir in cream if using, adjust thickness.
7. Season with salt & pepper, garnish and serve.
Notes
Use starchy potatoes for a silky texture.
No need to peel organic carrots—just scrub.
If too thick, thin with more broth or water.
Add spice (e.g. paprika, cumin) for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Comfort / International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: ≈ 179 kcal
- Fat: ≈ 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg