This carrot soup uses simple ingredients for a smooth texture. It’s a quick dish perfect for a weeknight meal. Bacon and cream add richness.

⏱ Time: 25 min
👥 Servings: 4-6
📊 Level: Easy
🥗 10 ingredients
Creamy Carrot Soup with Bacon and Cream - Creamy carrot soup: Make this comforting and easy soup in under 30 minutes. A velvety smooth texture with a hint of ba

Creamy Carrot Soup with Bacon and Cream

This creamy carrot soup is a delightful way to enjoy the natural sweetness of carrots. It’s a simple yet elegant dish that comes together quickly, making it perfect for a weeknight meal or a special starter. The addition of crispy bacon bits and a swirl of cream adds a touch of indulgence, transforming humble carrots into a luxurious soup. Whether you’re looking for a comforting bowl on a cold day or a visually appealing appetizer, this carrot soup recipe is sure to impress. It’s easy to customi
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Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 4 slices streaky bacon (~120g/4oz)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 large carrots, cut into 1.5 cm / 3/5″ chunks
  • 1 litre / 1 quart vegetable or chicken broth (4 cups)
  • 1/2 cup / 125 ml cream
  • 3/4 cup / 185ml milk (any fat %)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh thyme or chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 4 slices streaky bacon and cook until golden. Remove from pot, cool slightly, then chop.
  2. Add 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves into the bacon drippings. Cook for 2 minutes until onion is translucent but not browned.
  3. Add 5 large carrots, cut into 1.5 cm / 3/5″ chunks, and stir well to coat the carrots in the fat.
  4. Add 1 litre / 1 quart vegetable or chicken broth. Cover with lid, adjust heat so it is simmering energetically (about medium). Cook for 20-25 minutes until carrots are very soft.
  5. Remove lid, turn heat off. Use a stick blender to puree the soup until smooth (or cool slightly and do in a regular blender).
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup / 125 ml cream, 3/4 cup / 185ml milk, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust thickness with more milk or water if desired.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with swirls of cream, chopped bacon, and fresh herbs. Serve with crusty bread.

Notes

– For an even richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
– Ensure carrots are very tender before blending for a truly smooth soup.
– Adjust seasoning carefully at the end, as broth and bacon can be salty.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.

Pro tips

  • For an even richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
  • Ensure carrots are very tender before blending for a truly smooth soup.
  • Adjust seasoning carefully at the end, as broth and bacon can be salty.

Enjoy this comforting and flavorful carrot soup. It’s a versatile dish that pairs wonderfully with crusty bread.

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