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Easy Carrot Soup

Easy Carrot Soup

Lily Coleman
Creamy carrot soup .....yummy! Serve with a nice green salad and cornbread!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Healthy, Soup, Vegetarian
Servings 4
Calories 157 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
  • 2 ½ cups sliced carrots
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Steam carrots until tender.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine cooked carrots and 3/4 cup broth. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, parsley, basil, and red pepper flakes. Add half-and-half cream all at once. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Stir in carrot mixture and remaining broth. Season with salt and black pepper. Thin with milk or water if needed.