Cozy Carrot Potato Soup – Quick Weeknight Recipe
This Creamy Carrot Potato Soup is comforting, nourishing, and made with simple ingredients like carrots, potatoes, and garlic. It’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 onion, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1½ lbs carrots, peeled and chopped
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1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
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5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
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1 tsp dried thyme
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½ tsp paprika
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1 bay leaf
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: ½ cup coconut milk or plant cream
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Optional: fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
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Heat oil in a large soup pot. Sauté onion 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
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Add carrots, potatoes, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
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Pour in broth and add bay leaf. Bring to boil, then simmer 25–30 minutes.
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Remove bay leaf. Blend until smooth with immersion or regular blender.
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Stir in coconut milk, if using. Simmer 5 more minutes.
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Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
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Use sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes for a sweeter version.
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Add cumin, curry, or chili flakes for variation.
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Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.