Description
Carrot potato soup is a delightful and comforting dish that’s perfect for chilly days. This creamy, nutrient-packed soup combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the heartiness of potatoes, creating a velvety texture that warms you from the inside out. With just a handful of budget-friendly ingredients, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to adapt with your favorite herbs and spices. Plus, it freezes beautifully, making it an excellent choice for meal prep. Enjoy it as a light dinner or serve it alongside crusty bread for a more filling experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 celery stick, chopped
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 lb potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp dried parsley
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp fine salt
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter or olive oil. Sauté onion with a pinch of salt and pepper until soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in carrots, potatoes, celery, herbs, salt, and pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Once cooked, blend part of the soup until smooth using a stand blender or hand blender (optional).
- Return blended soup to pot; stir well and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with fresh herbs on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg