CARROT SOUP WITH POTATOES AND CREAM

Carrot Soup with Potatoes and Cream image

This is a family favorite! We have it at all holiday dinners. The kids love it, too!

Provided by Jennifer M

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 Spanish onion, chopped
6 cups reduced-fat chicken broth
5 carrots, peeled and sliced
3 small potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
1 pinch dried thyme
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup heavy cream
8 sprigs parsley

Steps:

Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. When the butter begins to foam, add the onion; cook until the onion begins to turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken broth, carrots, potatoes, herbes de Provence, thyme, and bay leaf; season with salt and pepper. Raise heat to medium-high and bring to a boil; reduce heat again to low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway. Securing the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, start to blend using a few quick pulses before allowing to blend continually; puree in batches until smooth. Divide into eight soup bowls; garnish each portion with about 1/2 tablespoon heavy cream and a sprig of parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 929 mg, Sugar 4.4 g