Carrot Potato Soup — Cozy, Easy Homemade Recipe
A velvety, naturally sweet and savory carrot potato soup — creamy without cream, easy to make, and packed with comfort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 large potato (or 2 medium), peeled and chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon or 1 tsp vinegar
- Optional: ¼ cup cream or coconut milk, fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot. Sauté onion for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add carrots and potatoes. Stir to coat.
- Pour in broth. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer for 20–25 minutes.
- Blend soup until smooth. Return to pot if needed.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Stir in cream or coconut milk (optional).
- Serve hot, garnished with herbs or a swirl of cream.
Notes
- For extra spice, add ginger or cayenne.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Add lentils or beans for protein.