Easy Creamy Carrot Soup Recipe (Dairy Free!)
Packed with flavor and wholesome, yet simple ingredients, this Easy Creamy Carrot Soup is the perfect cozy meal for a cold day, and is sure to become a family favorite!
Servings: 6 people
Equipment
- 5 Qt Dutch Oven
- Immersion blender
- - OR - regular or high-powered blender
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 cups fresh carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 4 cups bone broth, or organic chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- hemp seeds & fresh cracked black pepper optional garnish
Instructions
- Begin by peeling and chopping the carrots and sweet potatoes into 1 inch cubes.
- Heat the olive oil in a 5qt Dutch Oven over medium heat. Once hot, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the chopped carrots and sweet potatoes to your Dutch Oven along with the cinnamon, sweet paprika, turmeric, salt, and ginger. Stir well to coat the vegetables with the spices.
- Pour in a splash of bone broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Allow the vegetables to cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
- Add the remaining bone broth to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the carrots and sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Once the vegetables are cooked, stir in the almond butter until well combined.
- Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, if you don't have an immersion blender, carefully transfer soup into a high-powered blender in batches and blend on high speed until smooth, then return it to the pot.
- Once the soup is smooth and creamy, adjust the seasoning to taste with additional salt and black pepper if desired.
- Serve garnished with a sprinkle of hemp seeds for added crunch and a boost of omega-3 if desired.
Notes
- For those who enjoy a bit of heat, try giving this soup a spicy twist with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. The subtle kick of heat pairs wonderfully with the sweetness of the carrots and sweet potatoes. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your taste preferences.