Roasted Carrot Soup Recipe
A creamy, comforting roasted carrot soup featuring tender roasted carrots, aromatic spices, and a touch of cream. Perfect for a cozy meal, this soup combines the sweet earthiness of roasted carrots with warm spices and smooth texture.
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Vegetables
- 2 lbs carrots
- 1 ¼ cups diced yellow onion (about 1 large onion)
- 1 ½ Tablespoons minced garlic
Spices and Seasonings
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon table salt (plus more to taste)
Liquids and Fats
- 1 ½ Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter
- 2 Tablespoons dry white wine (or substitute with white grape juice or apple cider vinegar)
- 4–5 cups chicken broth (may substitute vegetable broth)
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- Preheat and prepare carrots: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash and dry the carrots, remove the ends, and cut each carrot into three pieces. If the thicker ends are very thick, cut them in half lengthwise for even cooking.
- Oil and season carrots: Place the carrot pieces in a large bowl, add olive oil, salt, and pepper, then toss well so the carrots are evenly coated with oil.
- Roast the carrots: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the carrots in a single even layer. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 425°F (220°C), or until the carrots are tender and easily pierced with a fork. Set aside once done.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat salted butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and spices: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add coriander, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and salt; stir briefly to combine with the onion and garlic mixture.
- Incorporate roasted carrots: Add the roasted carrots into the pot and stir well to mix with the aromatics and spices.
- Deglaze with wine: Slowly drizzle in the white wine. Use your spatula or spoon to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Cook until the wine has completely evaporated.
- Add broth and simmer: Slowly pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Bring the soup to a simmer and let cook for 5-10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Blend the soup: Reduce heat to low. Use an immersion blender directly in the pot or transfer the soup in batches to a blender. Blend until completely smooth. Then return the soup to the pot if blended in batches.
- Finish with cream and season: Stir in the heavy cream until fully combined. Taste and add additional salt if needed.
- Serve: Serve the soup warm, optionally garnished with a drizzle of cream, a dollop of sour cream, croutons, or pepitas.
Notes
- You can substitute dry white wine with white grape juice or a splash of apple cider vinegar if avoiding alcohol.
- Vegetable broth can be used instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian option.
- When blending hot soup in a blender, do so in batches and hold the lid down firmly to prevent splatters.
- Adjust seasoning at the end according to your taste preferences.
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