Creamy Carrot & Potato Soup
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Serves:
4
Level:
Beginner
About the Recipe
Carrots and floury potatoes create a naturally thick and creamy soup that's simple, filling and full of flavour. Serve with warm brown bread for an easy family lunch.
Ingredients
600g carrots, peeled and chopped
300g floury potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tbsp butter
900ml vegetable stock
100ml cream
½ tsp dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh parsley to garnish
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the onion and cook gently for 5 minutes.
Add the garlic, carrots and potatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable stock and add the thyme.
Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
Blend until smooth.
Stir through the cream and season with salt and black pepper.
Serve warm with fresh parsley and crusty bread.