Description
Warm & Cozy Carrot Soup Recipe – Healthy, Simple & Flavorful
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz beef bacon, 6 strips, chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, diced (2 cups)
- 1 celery rib, diced (1/2 cup)
- 2 lbs carrots, 8 large, peeled and sliced into 1/2” thick rings
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups chicken stock, or broth (reduced sodium)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, plus more to garnish
- 2 Tbsp parsley, to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Beef Bacon: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the 6 oz chopped beef bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving 1-2 tablespoons of drippings in the pot. Set crispy bacon aside for garnish.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the diced yellow onion and celery to the reserved bacon drippings in the pot. Sauté over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add Carrots & Garlic: Stir in the 2 lbs sliced carrots and 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Simmer Soup: Pour in the 4 cups chicken stock. Add 2 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until carrots are very tender.
- Blend Soup: Using an immersion blender, blend the soup directly in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer soup in batches to a regular blender (filling no more than halfway), blend until smooth, and return to the pot.
- Add Creaminess: Stir in 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream. Heat gently over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. Do not boil.
- Final Seasoning & Serve: Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with reserved crispy beef bacon, a swirl of extra heavy cream, and fresh parsley (optional).
Notes
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- It can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Top with your favorite herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg