Description
A comforting and hearty soup made with carrots and potatoes, perfect for any time of the year.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 medium-sized onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced or grated
- 1 celery stick, chopped
- 1 lb (450 grams) carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 lb (450 grams) potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp dried parsley (optional)
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, plus more to serve
- ½ tsp fine salt, plus more to taste
- 2 ½ cups (600ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2-3 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced carrots, potatoes, celery, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Turn off the heat and let the soup cool slightly. Carefully transfer about 1 cup of the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Return the blended soup back to the pot, stir well to combine, and taste to adjust the seasoning.
- Stir in the chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable broth. You can also add other vegetables for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food