FLAVORFUL CREAM OF CARROT SOUP

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"Packed with vitamin-rich ingredients, this soup is both beautiful and delicious," assures LaVonne Hegland of St. Michael, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 to 8 medium carrots (1 pound), coarsely chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup water
2 medium onions, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
6 cups milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
Pinch cayenne pepper
Paprika

Steps:

  • Place carrots, potatoes and water in a saucepan; cover and cook over medium heat until the vegetables are tender. Drain, reserving cooking liquid. In a skillet, saute onions and garlic in butter for 10 minutes. Add flour; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Place carrots, potatoes, onion mixture, salt and sugar in a blender or food processor; cover and puree until smooth, adding reserved cooking liquid as needed. Pour into a 3-qt. saucepan or Dutch oven. Stir in milk and heat through. Add cream and cayenne; heat through (do not boil). Garnish with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Anthony Parras
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the subtle sweetness of the carrots.


Tanvir Ahmed
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Md N…ôzim
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover carrots.


Fikadu Batiri
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I love the way this soup looks! The bright orange color is so inviting.


M.A Mijan Akanda
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out too thick. I had to add more water to thin it out.


Katoe Sama
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This soup was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less sugar.


Nkechi Onyedibe
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but I really enjoyed this soup. It was creamy and flavorful, and the carrots were perfectly cooked.


Riulohu Disalvo
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors are just perfect.


atnalta2
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes. This carrot soup is definitely a keeper. It's hearty, flavorful, and really easy to make.


Diksha Magar
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I made this soup for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best soup they've ever had.


Marcia Kersten
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This soup was a disappointment. It was too sweet and the texture was grainy.


Makosa Michel
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have any flavor.


Angela Rikki
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I love how simple this recipe is. It's perfect for a weeknight meal. And the soup is so creamy and flavorful.


Raaf Kw
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This soup was delicious! I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it. It's definitely a keeper.


Jasim Joy
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I've never been a fan of carrot soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


mdyesin arafatopu
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This carrot soup was a hit with my family! It was creamy, flavorful, and had just the right amount of sweetness. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.