Creamy Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup
This creamy carrot and sweet potato soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a cold winter day. The carrots and sweet potatoes are roasted before being added to the soup, which gives them a deep, caramelized flavor. The soup is then finished with a touch of cream, which makes it extra smooth and velvety. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover roasted carrots and sweet potatoes, but it's also easy to make from scratch. And it's sure to become a family favorite!
Growing up, my mom would always make this soup when I was sick. It's one of those dishes that always made me feel better, no matter what. I remember sitting in the kitchen, watching her peel and chop the carrots and sweet potatoes. She would always let me help, and I loved stirring the soup and watching it bubble. Now that I'm an adult, I still make this soup whenever I'm feeling under the weather. It's one of those recipes that's both comforting and nostalgic. And it always makes me feel better.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and cook until softened.
  3. Add the carrots, sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, and water. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Remove from heat and puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
  6. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
  7. Serve warm.
Why It Works
  • Roasting the carrots and sweet potatoes before adding them to the soup gives them a deep, caramelized flavor.
  • Using a combination of vegetable broth and water gives the soup a rich flavor without making it too heavy.
  • Finishing the soup with a touch of cream makes it extra smooth and velvety.
  • This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your liking. You can add more or less spices, or use different vegetables.