Easy Carrot Soup

Name: Easy Carrot Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup half-and-half; 1.5 cups vegetable broth; 2.5 cups sliced carrots; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; salt to taste; ground black pepper to taste

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Creamy carrot soup .....yummy! Serve with a nice green salad and cornbread!

Recipe by Tricia

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half
1 ½ cups vegetable broth
2 ½ cups sliced carrots
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Steam carrots until tender.
In a blender or food processor, combine cooked carrots and 3/4 cup broth. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, parsley, basil, and red pepper flakes. Add half-and-half cream all at once. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Stir in carrot mixture and remaining broth. Season with salt and black pepper. Thin with milk or water if needed.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

157	Calories
10g	Fat
14g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 157
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 6g	31%
Cholesterol 30mg	10%
Sodium 271mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 7mg	35%
Calcium 101mg	8%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 348mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.