Tomato Carrot Soup
Tomato Carrot Soup is the ultimate comfort food, blending sweet, ripe tomatoes and fresh carrots into a velvety, nourishing bowl of goodness. This vibrant soup is perfect for chilly days or as an elegant starter for dinner parties. With its aromatic garlic and onion base, every spoonful offers warmth and satisfaction. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite herbs or toppings, this soup is both comforting and versatile, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until golden (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and sliced carrots; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth to cover the vegetables completely. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or by transferring it to a regular blender in batches.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optionally add fresh herbs like basil or thyme.
- Serve warm in bowls, garnished with croutons or fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg