Best 13 Simple Carrot Soup Recipes

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Carrot soup is a simple and delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few basic ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Whether you prefer a creamy or a broth-based soup, there are many recipes to choose from. In this article, we will provide you with some tips on how to find the best recipe for simple carrot soup, along with some of our favorite recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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

CHILLED CARROT SOUP



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 4h50m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1/4 cup freshly sliced ginger
1 onion, sliced
1 jalapeno, sliced
2 cups orange juice
2 cups coconut milk
4 cups chicken stock
1 pound peeled and sliced carrots
1 cup creme fraiche, for garnish
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • In an 8-quart saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the coriander and cumin seeds and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the ginger, onion, and jalapeno and sweat for 4 minutes. Add all liquid ingredients and bring to simmer. Add the carrots and simmer for 2 hours.
  • Remove from heat and puree using an immersion blender or regular blender. Strain twice through a fine-mesh sieve, pushing through all the solids with a rubber spatula. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Garnish with creme fraiche and cilantro and serve.

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

GINGER CARROT SOUP



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Puree this creamy recipe for Ginger Carrot Soup from Food Network with cream and freshly grated ginger.

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons sweet cream butter
2 onions, peeled and chopped
6 cups chicken broth
2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 cup whipping cream
Salt and white pepper
Sour cream
Parsley sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart pan, over medium high heat, add butter and onions and cook, stirring often, until onions are limp. Add broth, carrots, and ginger. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until carrots are tender when pierced.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a blender. Don't fill the blender more than half way, do it in batches if you have to. Cover the blender and then hold a kitchen towel over the top of the blender*. Be careful when blending hot liquids as the mixture can spurt out of the blender. Pulse the blender to start it and then puree until smooth. Return to the pan and add cream, stir over high heat until hot. For a smoother flavor bring soup to a boil, add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with dollop sour cream and parsley sprigs.

CARROT SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 first course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium Spanish onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
10 medium carrots (about 1 3/4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch slices (see note)
8 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 7 minutes. Add the carrots and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until somewhat tender, about 3 minutes more.
  • Pour in the broth and the sugar. Season the soup with the salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, until the carrots are very soft, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Working in batches, transfer the carrot mixture to a blender and puree until smooth.
  • Return the carrot puree to the pot and reheat over medium heat. Stir in the lemon juice and season with pepper. Divide among warm soup bowls and serve immediately.

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.

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

THE BEST CARROT SOUP EVER!



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Make and share this The Best Carrot Soup Ever! recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lori 13

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter
1 large onion (minced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
8 carrots (peeled, grated)
2 plum tomatoes (chopped)
4 cups chicken stock (MUST be homemade!)
salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2/3 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a pot. Add the onion and garlic. Saute 3 minutes.
  • Add the carrots and tomatoes. Saute 5 minutes.
  • Add Stock, salt and pepper, nutmeg and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce. Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Puree. Return to pot.
  • Add the milk and sour cream. Heat through, but DO NOT BOIL.
  • YUM!

CARROT & POTATO SOUP



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Make and share this Carrot & Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tebo3759

Categories     Potato

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons margarine
2 onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced (use more)
5 cups chicken broth
3 cups diced carrots
3 cups diced potatoes
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Saute onions& garlic in margarine until tender.
  • Add chicken broth, carrots, potatoes, Italian seasoning and bay leaf.
  • Simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, about 20-25 minutes .
  • Discard bay leaf and puree soup.
  • Season with salt& pepper.

CARROT GINGER SOUP



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This light, flavorful carrot ginger soup is vegan! It's made with pantry staples and comes together in a hurry, yet always seems to impress. Fresh ginger makes a big difference-and what isn't used can be wrapped tightly and tossed in the freezer to use later. -Jenna Olson, Manchester, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
3 cups vegetable broth
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Additional lemon zest, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in carrots, broth, zest, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until carrots are tender, 10-12 minutes. Pulse mixture in a blender or with an immersion blender to desired consistency; stir in lemon juice. If desired, garnish with additional lemon zest. , Freeze option: Cool soup; freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CARROT SOUP



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An easy, yet very tasty soup to make. Even if you dont like carrots, you will love this

Provided by harley121202

Time 35m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Add all the ingredients to a stock pot and cover by about 2 inches with the chicken stock. Cook until the potatoes and carrots are soft and puree in a blender or food processor. Serve with lots of freshly ground black pepper, spoon of creme fraiche and some crusty bread.

CREAMY CARROT SOUP



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When I serve this creamy carrot ginger soup, people are amazed by the bright color and are hooked by the deliciously different flavor. A hint of rosemary adds a nice spark to a slightly sweet soup. -Grace Yaskovic, Branchville, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4-1/2 cups sliced fresh carrots
1 large potato, peeled and cubed
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the carrots, potato, broth and ginger. Cover and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool for 15 minutes. , In a blender, cover and puree in batches. Return all to the pan; stir in the cream, rosemary, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right carrots: Use fresh, sweet carrots for the best flavor. Look for carrots that are firm and have a deep orange color.
  • Roast the carrots: Roasting the carrots before adding them to the soup enhances their sweetness and flavor. You can roast the carrots in the oven at 425°F for 20-25 minutes, or on a grill pan over medium heat for 10-15 minutes.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth, depending on your preference.
  • Add some spices: Spices can add a lot of flavor to carrot soup. Some good options include cumin, coriander, ginger, and nutmeg.
  • Garnish the soup: A few simple garnishes can make your carrot soup look and taste even better. Some good options include fresh herbs, grated Parmesan cheese, or a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion:

Carrot soup is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make soup that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover carrots, and it's also a good source of vitamins and minerals. With a few simple tips, you can make a carrot soup that is both flavorful and nutritious. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give carrot soup a try.

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