Creamy and Comforting Carrot Soup Recipe

This easy carrot soup recipe is a perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. Made with fresh carrots, aromatic spices, and a touch of cream, this soup is creamy, flavorful, and nutritious. It's a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet.

Ingredients

• 1 lb carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
2. Add the carrots, vegetable broth, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until carrots are tender, about 20 minutes.
3. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
4. Stir in the heavy cream and heat through. Adjust seasoning if needed.
5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

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