Carrot Soup Recipe
Flavorful and filling roasted carrot soup is perfect for a cold day! This hearty soup is cozy and delicious.
Prep Time1 hour hr
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Lil' Luna
- 2 lbs carrots washed and chunked
- 4 tsp minced garlic
- 2 TB olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3/4-1 cup Half and Half
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- sour cream, optional
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Place chopped carrots on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast for 45 minutes, or until tender and golden.
Simmer 4 cups of chicken broth in a saucepan.
Pop garlic out of the skins and add to the sauce pan, along with the cooked carrots. Simmer for 15 minutes. Then add basil.
Puree in batches until smooth, adding half n half a little at a time. Serve warm.
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 655mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 25420IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 0.8mg