Carrot Soup

Total time : 35 minutes Servings : 5-6 Cuisine : French

Ingredients :

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1 large white onion, chopped

• 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped

• 3 clove garlic, chopped

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 4 cups vegetable stock

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, optional

• 4 tablespoons heavy cream, optional

Instructions :

Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat, add butter and onions. Cook until onions turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes, but don't let them brown at all. Season with a pinch of salt.

Step 2

Add carrots, garlic, and dried thyme, and stir together. Cook for 30 seconds just until garlic becomes fragrant.

Step 3

Add stock and bring mixture to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until carrots are very tender.

Step 4

When carrots are tender, use a blender to blend soup until smooth and return it to your pot. Return the blended soup to low heat and season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Ladle the soup into bowls and swirl in about a tablespoon of heavy cream into each bowl. Garnish the soup with a sprinkle of paprika and fresh minced chives. And Voila !!!