Mom's Carrot Soup

Warm, comforting, and irresistibly creamy, Mom’s Carrot Soup is the perfect blend of wholesome simplicity and rich flavor. This easy-to-make recipe features tender carrots, sautéed onions, and garlic, all simmered in a fragrant vegetable broth with a hint of ground cumin for a subtle earthy kick. Blended to silky perfection and finished with a touch of heavy cream, this delightful soup is both nourishing and indulgent. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy weekend meals. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve it with crusty bread for a complete, heartwarming dish the whole family will love! Keywords: creamy carrot soup, comfort food recipe, easy homemade soup, healthy dinner ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 medium carrots
• 1 medium onion
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 0.5 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds.

Step 2

Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the onions to the pot and sauté for 4–5 minutes until soft and translucent.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the sliced carrots, vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin to the pot. Stir well.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the carrots are tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 8

Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 9

Using an immersion blender (or transferring to a traditional blender in batches), puree the soup until smooth and creamy.

Step 10

Return the pureed soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Heat gently over low-medium heat, but do not let it boil.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Add more salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 12

Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Step 13

Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1651.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1217.5

Total Fat 72.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 185.8mg	0%
Sodium 5066.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.3g	0%
Total Sugars 40.0g
Protein 23.8g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 338.7mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 3295.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.9%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 38.3%