Simple Creamy Carrot Soup

Today I’m sharing my Simple Creamy Carrot Soup recipe. This healthy soup is packed with delicious flavor and couldn’t be easier to prepare!

Simple Creamy Carrot Soup

Simple Creamy Carrot Soup recipe

One of my favorite cafe’s to eat at is called Le Pain Quotidien, is this adorable French cafe with a killer menu. I would say one of my favorite things to order is their perfect carrot soup. It is creamy and perfectly seasoned.

I came home one afternoon determined to re-create their carrot soup. I am happy to say it is delicious and pretty darn good for you!

If you haven’t had carrot soup before, you must try it. It really is dreamy 🙂

Hope you enjoy friends!Simple Creamy Carrot Soup

You’ll start with 2 pounds of carrots, peeled.

Simple Creamy Carrot Soup

Cut them into 1 inch pieces and add to a hot pot with some olive oil.

Simple Creamy Carrot Soup

Add a couple sprigs of fresh herbs. I used rosemary and thyme.

Simple Creamy Carrot Soup

Onions and garlic please 🙂

Simple Creamy Carrot Soup

Once your carrots are tender, remove herbs and transfer carrots and veggies to your Blender.

Simple Creamy Carrot Soup

Blend on soup mode and add your chicken broth.

Simple Creamy Carrot Soup

Transfer pureed soup to a large saucepan and drop 2 bacon strips inside for a hint of smoky flavor. Season with salt, pepper and hot sauce.

Simple Creamy Carrot Soup

Ahhhh, dig in!! Hope you enjoy this Simple Creamy Carrot Soup!

Simple Creamy Carrot Soup

Simple Creamy Carrot Soup

Today I'm sharing my Simple Creamy Carrot Soup recipe. This healthy soup is packed with delicious flavor and couldn't be easier to prepare!
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 178kcal
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Equipment

  • Stove

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 pounds peeled carrots cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 sprig of fresh thyme
  • 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 2 strips precooked bacon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

Instructions

  • Place oil in large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, onions, garlic, thyme and rosemary. Cook for 15 minutes, until carrots are fork tender. Remove herb sprigs and transfer carrots and vegetables to blender (I used our Blendtec). Puree, using the soup button. Add chicken broth and continue to puree. Transfer to large saucepan over medium heat and add bacon strips. Season with salt, pepper and hot sauce. Simmer until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 1104mg | Potassium: 666mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 25260IU | Vitamin C: 22.9mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg
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44 Responses
  1. CathyM.

    Just made this for my adult son who is sick! Left out the bacon but added in 2 potatoes, some ginger, and curry. It’s delish! Managed to save some for myself as well. Nom, nom, nom…

  2. tiffany267

    Looks wonderful. Those fresh herbs look like they will totally make the dish. Thanks for posting so many step-by-step photos btw, it’s so helpful 🙂

  3. Mica

    This soup is BOMB. I make the recipe doubled and store it in the freezer in personal serving size packets. It’s so perfect. Thank you for this!

  4. anita

    a little late to the party but i love this recipe! it is now my go-to base carrot soup recipe. thank you for sharing 🙂 i’ll have to get myself over to the Le Pain Quotidien at the Americana soon!

  5. Ashley Ruth

    I just made this today, with some adjustments for what I had on hand. I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, and dried herbs and onions instead of fresh. I also didn’t have bacon. Yet it turned out GREAT, so I can only imagine how awesome it must be with the broth, bacon, and fresh accents. MMM…so glad I found this recipe! 🙂

  6. Elissa

    We had this for dinner tonight, though I forgot the bacon. It was delicious! My two year old asked for seconds!

  7. Bakeaholic

    This soup looks delicious. I would never think to make carrot soup, but I will definitely try this. I love that it’s healthy (except for the bacon). Yum!

  8. EatWell PlayWell

    Looks Delish!~ I love carrot soup. Blender stick works great too instead of the blender, although you have a gorgeous blender!~

  9. Krissys Creations

    This soup looks amazing! I love re-creating restarunt dishes at home :). I must give your carrot soup recipe a try!

  10. The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh

    I wondered what I was going to do with the uber bag o’ carrots I had the Mr buy last night for a mere 2 carrot need. Thanks! I can also give the new food processor another workout! WOO HOO!

  11. Becky Yoon

    Mmmmm… this looks lovely~ Carrots are so healthy – good for your eyes. Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos and recipe ^^ It looks quite doable as well!

  12. Karen @ Sugartown Sweets

    I have recently discovered organic carrots. I’ve always liked carrots, but now i love them! I think I’ll have to give this a try..thanks for this wonderful recipe! 🙂

  13. Donna

    Dumb question: What happens to the bacon strips? Are they just there to flavor the soup and then you remove them or do 2 people get the joy of having a slice of bacon in their bowl? (I’m assuming you don’t cut the strips up.) Thanks for answering me. 😀

  14. MikeVFMK

    Love my soup and carrot soup looks just as amazing as it must taste. Love seeing the savoury recipes on here, especially when they’re as gorgeous as this! Yay

  15. Sally @ Spontaneous Hausfrau

    I’ve never done bacon in carrot soup and I’m thinking I need to start. I love Le Pain Quotodien, too. Their tuna and hummus tartine is so. darn. good.

  16. Jessica

    Gorgeous photos Jenny! And I love that there is no actual cream to make this creamy soup! 🙂

  17. Hannah

    Recipe looks great, I’m the only carrot lover in my family, how could I make a single serving if this just for me? How many carrots? And other ingredients? Like measurements?

  18. Living The Sweet Life

    I adore carrot soup, it’s so hearty and comforting!! That little tid bit at the end with the bacon – – never tried that, but it’s a fantastic idea 🙂

  19. Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga

    Jenny this sounds so good and your photos in this post are truly stunning. The napkin with the fringe is PERFECT for the scene and it’s like those antique spoons with the orange in them were made for this soup. Truly gorgeous..both the photos and the recipe.

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