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A comforting and vibrant carrot soup, surprisingly simple with just a few core ingredients. This recipe is perfect for a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal on any day of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 pound carrots peeled and sliced
  • 4 cup vegetable broth low sodium recommended
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Add the sliced carrots, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the carrots are very tender.
  5. Carefully blend the soup using an immersion blender directly in the pot until completely smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender and blend until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids).
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

This carrot soup can be garnished with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro, a swirl of cream, or a sprinkle of croutons. It also freezes well for future quick meals.