Roasted Carrot Creamy Soup (Printable Version)

A smooth, comforting soup of roasted carrots, ginger, and cream. Vegetarian and gluten-free, perfect for any season.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1½ lbs carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, peeled
04 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced

→ Liquids

05 - 4 cups vegetable broth
06 - ½ cup heavy cream

→ Seasonings

07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - ½ tsp ground cumin
09 - ½ tsp salt, or to taste
10 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Garnish

11 - Chopped fresh parsley or chives
12 - Extra cream for swirling

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Toss the carrot chunks, onion, and garlic with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until carrots are tender and edges are caramelized.
04 - Transfer roasted vegetables to a saucepan. Add sliced ginger and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
05 - Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender or carefully in batches in a countertop blender, blend the soup until smooth and velvety.
06 - Stir in the cream and adjust seasoning to taste. Reheat gently if needed.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and a swirl of cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasting step transforms ordinary carrots into caramelized gems of sweetness that elevate this from standard soup to silky indulgence.
  • Its endlessly adaptable to whatever you have on hand, becoming richer or lighter, spicier or more subtle with just minor tweaks.
02 -
  • Dont skip the roasting step, as its what develops the deep, sweet flavor that makes this soup special, even if it adds extra time.
  • Let the soup cool slightly before blending, and if using a standard blender, remove the center cap and cover with a kitchen towel to prevent hot soup explosions.
03 -
  • For an intensified flavor, toss the carrots with a tablespoon of honey before roasting, which enhances their natural sweetness and helps them caramelize more deeply.
  • Reserve a few tablespoons of the roasted vegetables before blending and add them back to the finished soup for textural contrast and visual interest.
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