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cream of carrot soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Anita Hoffman
Holland, PA

This is an easy to make, delicious soup.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cream of carrot soup

  • 1-1/2 lb
    carrots, peeled and sliced (about 7-8)
  • 4 Tbsp
    unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
  • 2 tsp
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 2
    medium potatoes, peeled, coarsely chopped
  • 5 c
    chicken broth
  • 1/2 c
    whipping cream
  • 1/2 c
    sweet sherry
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • dash
    cayenne pepper (optional)

How To Make cream of carrot soup

  • 1
    Cook carrots with butter, sugar, thyme and potatoes in a 4 quart pot over medium heat until carrots soften, about 10 minutes. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer soup until potatoes can be crushed with spoon, about 15 minutes.
  • 2
    Cool soup slightly. Working in small batches, transfer soup to blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. Return mixture to soup pot and whisk in cream and wine. Add salt and pepper. Return to heat and bring back to simmer. Remove from heat.

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