Description
Creamy roasted carrot soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This velvety delight combines the natural sweetness of roasted carrots with aromatic garlic and fresh thyme, creating a warm embrace in every spoonful. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, this soup is visually stunning and versatile enough to adapt based on your pantry staples. Ideal for impressing guests or warming your soul on a quiet night in, each bowl promises to brighten even the gloomiest days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and peel the carrots, cutting them into even chunks.
- Toss the carrot pieces with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add roasted carrots and vegetable broth; stir in thyme. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Purée the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in coconut milk, adjust seasoning, and heat through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg