Description
A comforting and creamy carrot chowder made with tender carrots and potatoes simmered in vegetable broth, enhanced with thyme and finished with a swirl of cream for richness. This versatile soup can be made vegan by substituting coconut cream and makes a delicious, healthy option for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for a vegan option
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for 3–4 minutes until they become softened and fragrant.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the diced carrots and potatoes, cooking for another 5 minutes while stirring occasionally to start softening the vegetables.
- Simmer Chowder: Pour in the vegetable broth, then add dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 20–25 minutes, or until the carrots and potatoes are tender.
- Puree Soup: Use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup, leaving some chunks for texture. Alternatively, carefully blend in batches using a regular blender.
- Finish with Cream: Stir in the heavy cream or coconut cream, warming the chowder gently for 2–3 minutes without boiling to combine flavors and add creaminess.
- Serve: Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm for a soothing, hearty meal.
Notes
- For an extra depth of flavor, sauté a small amount of celery and leek along with the onion.
- Top the chowder with croutons or crispy bacon bits for added texture and taste.
- This recipe can be made vegan by using coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
