If you're looking for a Creamy Carrot Soup that's simple, budget-friendly, and irresistibly smooth, this is the recipe for you! It's the perfect way to use up leftover or slightly sad carrots while creating a comforting, velvety soup that's ready in just 30 minutes.
Bonus? It's a great way to sneak in extra veggies! I often toss in other forgotten produce from my fridge-because let's be real, we all have them.
If you love this meal, be sure and try this Easy Potato Soup Recipe next!
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Simple carrot soup recipe
Serve it up for a cozy lunch, a light dinner, or even a make-ahead meal for busy weeknights. Plus, you can customize it with spices, herbs, or even a hint of coconut milk for a unique twist.
Luxuriously rich this easy recipe for creamy Carrot Soup is on the table in just 30 minutes! It's just delicious and is perfect for an easy lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
You'll need a handful of simple ingredients: carrots, onions, garlic, heavy cream, seasonings, broth, butter and oil.
Easy Carrot Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion quartered
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 pound carrots peeled and cut into chunks.
- 4 cups chicken/vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream check notes for substitutions
Instructions
- In a pot over medium high heat, add oil and butter. Wait for the butter to melt then add onion chunks. Sauté for a couple of minutes.
- Add carrots and keep stirring for 5 minutes to get the carrots tender and partially caramelize.
- Add garlic slices and continue to stir for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in the broth and bring the pot to a boil. Partially cover and let it simmer on medium low until carrots are fully cooked and fork tender.
- When the soup is done, take it off heat and let it cool down a bit before blending until smooth.
- Pour the blender content into a pot and return to stove top. Add spices and cream.
- Mix everything well and Let it simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes then serve.
Notes
- Unless you want to make it budget friendly or to cut the calories don't skip the butter.
- Let the soup cool down a bit before blending as it will be very hot.
- To make it vegan: use vegetable broth and soy milk or coconut cream instead of chicken broth and heavy cream. You can also use vegan butter or double the olive oil.
- To Store: refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
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How to make creamy carrot soup
This is an overview of the instructions for this easy carrot soup recipe. You only need a handful of simple ingredients. For the complete instructions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Add oil and butter to a large pot. Saute the chunks of onion chunks.
- Next, add carrots and stir for 5 minutes until the carrots are tender.
- Then add garlic slices and continue to stir for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in the broth and bring the pot to a boil. Simmer on medium low until carrots are fully cooked and tender.
- When the soup is done, remove it from the heat and blend using a hand or stand blender until creamy.
- Pour the pureed carrots back in the soup pot. Add spices and cream.
- Simmer for 5 minutes and serve.
See how easy this is? This is a wonderful soup and such a lovely meal!
Frequently asked questions (FAQ's)
If you sauté onions too long they can get bitter, so lightly sauté them, (don't brown the onions). Additionally carrots peels can be bitter. Be sure to peel the carrots.
If your soup is too thick add a splash more of broth or heavy cream if you'd prefer. DO NOT add water, that will make it less flavorful.
Absolutely! Frozen carrots are a great shortcut and would work great for this recipe.
There are plenty of options! Try half and half, coconut milk, even blended tofu would make the soup creamy.
Yes, this soup can be made up to four days ahead. It reheats great!
Expert tips for excellent carrot soup
Cook in chicken or vegetable stock. Water doesn't have enough flavor (IMO).
- Don't skip the butter it adds delicious flavor.
- Blend it with cream cheese, mascarpone if you do not have cream.
- Let the soup cool down a bit before blending as it will be very hot.
- Using your blender (not an immersion one) will make the soup ultra-smooth and creamy.
- Finish the soup with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or lime juice.
- Finish with a dollop of Greek yogurt at the end!
Creative variations
- You can add celery stalks to this soup to give it a pleasant taste without overwhelming flavors.
- Spice it up with red pepper flakes, ginger, or cumin powder.
- Diced tomatoes, turmeric, a dash of cinnamon or cumin powder. Adds so much flavor. Another favorite is a teaspoon or two of curry powder, yum!!!
- Add a chopped apple to the saute for Apple Carrot Soup. It gives a hint of natural sweetness.
Storage and meal prep
🥶 Refrigerate - Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
❄️ Freeze - Freeze for up to 2 months in freezer-safe containers.
🔥 Reheat - Warm it up on the stovetop or microwave. If it's too thick, add a splash of broth or milk.
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- 🥦 Broccoli Cheese Soup - A rich and cheesy comfort food favorite.
- 🎃 Butternut Squash Soup - Silky, nutty, and perfect for fall.
- 🍜 Gypsy Soup Recipe - Loaded with flavor and warm spices.
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What to serve with carrot soup
This lovely bowl of soup and so easy to make too! Serve this soup with:
This Easy Carrot Soup Recipe is a game-changer-quick, creamy, and ridiculously delicious! Have you tried it yet? Drop a comment and leave a rating below-I'd love to hear your thoughts!
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Recipe backstory
Hey friends - before you get any further, I want to introduce you to my lovely friend Amira. She is graciously sharing her recipe with us today, while I'm recuperating from surgery.
Beyond the fact she is the super talented photographer, editor, writer and blogger extraordinaire at Amira's Pantry, she's also one of the most beautiful, humble people I've ever met! Her positive attitude and quick smile is one of my favorite things about her!
On her blog Amira shares amazing mediterranean recipes that are family tested and approved. Her recipes are authentic and delicious, like Lentil Soup or this Moroccan Soup - YUM!!!
She also shares yummy recipes like apple butter and Chocolate Pumpkin Cake that looks amazingly delicious and is perfect for fall. There's something for everyone!
You'll definitely want to swing by and visit her blog!
Amira, thank you again for the sharing your lovely recipe for how to make homemade carrot soup! I know it's going to be a real hit with readers. It's easy to make, affordable and most importantly.... delicious!
Lena says
At the end of the instructions, it says to add spices & cream. There are no spices listed in the ingredients. What spices need to be added? Thanks so much.
Debra Clark says
I'm referring to the salt and pepper. Sorry for any confusion Lena. Enjoy the soup!
Robyn says
I was sick and only had a bag of carrots, an onion and garlic in the pantry so I gave this a shot. It’s delicious and easy to make. Thanks!
Bowl Me Over says
I'm so glad it was a meal you enjoyed! Feel better soon Robyn!!
Nodo says
I stumbled onto this and am so glad as I have way too many carrots and was trying to come up with ways to use them up. (I'll also be trying your blender carrot cake.)