Creamy Carrot Soup

Name: Creamy Carrot Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 6 oz bacon (6 strips, chopped); 1 large yellow onion (diced (2 cups)); 1 celery rib (diced (1/2 cup)); 2 lbs carrots (8 large, peeled and sliced into 1/2” thick rings); 2 g arlic cloves (minced); 2 tsp sea salt (or to taste); 1/8 tsp black pepper; 4 cups chicken stock (or broth (reduced sodium)); 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (plus more to garnish); 2 Tbsp parsley (to garnish (optional))

Creamy Carrot Soup has surprisingly simple ingredients but tastes gourmet. This is a 30-minute recipe that comes together in one pot. You will love the silky smooth texture and rich flavor.

⏱ 45 min 🔨 Prep 15min 🔥 Cook 30min 📊 Medium 🍽 8 servings 👁 6

Instructions

Brown bacon in a 5 1/2 qt Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat and remove browned bacon with a slotted spoon.
Into the same pot with the rendered bacon fat, add diced onion, celery, and sliced carrots and cook 6-8 minutes until onions soften (do not brown). Add minced garlic and 2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, and stir another minute.
Add 4 cups chicken stock, bring to a simmer then partially cover and cook 20-25 minutes or until carrots have softened.
Puree soup in a blender in batches or use an immersion blender.
Return soup to pot and stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup milk. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition per serving

180kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$1498.00

Per Serving
$187.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$2996.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (100% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
bacon	6 oz	$792.00
yellow onion	1 large	$50.00
celery rib	1	$51.00
carrots	2 lbs	$74.00
arlic cloves	2 g	$3.00
sea salt	2 tsp	$2.00
black pepper	0.125 tsp	$3.00
chicken stock	4 cups	$352.00
milk	0.5 cup	$12.00
heavy whipping cream	0.5 cup	$82.00
parsley	2 tbsp	$77.00