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Carrot Potato Soup

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This Creamy Carrot Potato Soup is a comforting dish perfect for warming up after a long day, with healthy ingredients that make it a nutritious choice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil Use olive oil for a vegan option
  • 1 onion Any color onion works well
  • 1 clove garlic Minced to avoid overpowering sweetness
  • 2 celery stalks Adjust to taste
  • 5 carrots Medium-sized, about 5 if not weighing
  • 2 cups potatoes Yukon Gold recommended, wash well if unpeeled
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herbs Fresh herbs can replace dried
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Use sparingly
  • to taste black pepper Essential for seasoning
  • to taste salt Adjust to taste, especially with broth
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth Taste and adjust salt as needed
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • immersion blender

Method
 

Steps
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter (or heat olive oil) over medium heat, add onion and salt, sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  2. Add diced carrots and potatoes, chopped celery, Italian herbs, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring to coat.
  3. Carefully add 4 cups of broth, turn heat up to bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Blend about 1 cup of the soup until smooth, then mix back into the pot.
  5. Return to low heat, season with salt and pepper, and stir in fresh parsley. Warm through before serving.
  6. Ladle into bowls, top with black pepper and parsley, and serve hot with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Adjust vegetables and seasoning according to personal preference. The soup can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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