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Creamy Carrot and Potato Soup Recipe
by Foodybuddy

Creamy Carrot and Potato Soup

Vegetable soups are a healthy and comforting food to include in your diet. This thick soup is very easy to make, it has got bright orange color and a hint of exotic smell. Adding smoked paprika and Italian seasoning gives a nice spark to this soup.

Rating: 4/5
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Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 4 CUPS

Ingredients

  • 1 Large Size Red Potato, Finely Chopped
  • 2 Medium Size Carrot, Finely Chopped
  • 1 Large Yellow Onion, Finely Chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, Finely Chopped
  • 4 Mushrooms, Finely Chopped
  • 1/4 Tsp of Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 Tsp of Cayenne Pepper
  • Pinch of Smoked Paprika (Opt)
  • 1/2 Cup of Milk
  • 3 Cups of Vegetable Broth or Water
  • 2 Tbsp of Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • To Garnish
  • 1 Green Onion, Finely Chopped
  • Dollop of Sour cream or yogurt
  • Few Crackers

Directions

  1. Heat a pan with olive oil, add onion and garlic, saute this for 2 mins.
  2. Add carrots, potato, mushroom, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, salt and pepper, saute this for 2 mins.
  3. Add required amount of water, bring it to rolling boil, then simmer it for 15 mins in medium-low flame until vegetables are tender.
  4. Add milk, cook it for 2mins and turn off the flame.
  5. Carefully transfer carrot-potato mixture to a blender or food processor. Take 2 tbsp of carrot- potato mixture, keep this aside in a separate bowl.
  6. Blend until smooth, add salt and pepper, if necessary.
  7. Serve this in a soup bowl along with 2 tbsp of carrot-potato pieces, garnish it with chopped green onions and sour cream or yogurt at the top.
  8. Enjoy this hot soup with crackers on a rainy day.