Comments on: Carrot Soup

By: Monti - Budget Bytes

Monti - Budget Bytes — Fri, 26 May 2023 15:07:42 +0000

In reply to Natalee. Thanks Nat!

By: Natalee

Natalee — Thu, 25 May 2023 17:02:49 +0000

This soup is absolutely delicious! So rich and simple. Will definitely be making it again.

By: Beth - Budget Bytes

Beth - Budget Bytes — Wed, 24 May 2023 12:57:15 +0000

In reply to Aimee. Some flavor compounds are water soluble while others are fat soluble, so by simmering with the cream it gets infused with a lot of flavor. :)

By: Aimee

Aimee — Wed, 24 May 2023 00:01:05 +0000

Really excited about this! I had a carrot soup at a restaurant years ago and have been trying to recreate it since. Maybe this will be the one…

Is there a reason to add the cream at the beginning rather than just before blending?

By: Isabella Ames

Isabella Ames — Sat, 13 May 2023 16:38:13 +0000

I recently tried out one of your recipes and it was a hit with my family! Your cookbooks are definitely worth having on hand.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Sat, 07 Jan 2023 20:11:31 +0000

This was very good! I had a bag of baby carrots to use up and it was about the right amount. I cut some of the bigger ones in half to even out the size before roasting, but not much chopping. Followed the recipe except I added a little garlic powder at the browning butter step and used half and half instead of cream.

I don’t have a blender, so I had to let the mixture cool down enough to use my Nutribullet – which did a fabulous job of pureeing the soup, though it took several batches. I also didn’t add the half and half until the end when I heated it back up. Very rich and flavorful.

I would probably never think to make carrot soup but this was an excellent way to use up carrots! My husband ate a full bowl, and I told him he only had to taste it :-) And Monti, I thought you were awesome on MasterChef! Cheers!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 23:20:30 +0000

Really delicious soup! Will add it to my rotation!

By: Benjamin

Benjamin — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 12:47:00 +0000

I just made this soup, and I’m absolutely bowled over (no pin intended!) at how delicious it is. Its very simple and easy to make, and so thick and hearty and flavourful!

I roasted the carrot discs in my air fryer, and they turned out perfect, with toasted edges, and no mess or fuss.

I served it with some marmite grilled cheese sarnies, and it was a perfect comfort meal on a cold, wet day.

By: Courtney

Courtney — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 20:27:10 +0000

In reply to Stephen. Couldn’t agree more with Stephen here! Probably one of the best things I’ve EVER made and I cleared out the fridge too! I don’t even like carrots that much lol. Added a bit of water at the end and even our Ninja blender didn’t get it 100% smooth but it was still DELICIOUS!! Ate with grilled cheeses/melts and coleslaw. Thanks Budget Bytes!

By: Stephen

Stephen — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 22:03:22 +0000

This is one of the best soups I’ve ever made. But I have a couple of notes:

1) After you blend the soup, adjust the thickness to taste with water, then season to taste. This may be obvious to anyone who has made blended soups before but is a serious omission for newcomers.

2) A high-powered blender makes a huge difference in the final texture. After years of getting by with a $15 Oster I bought in college, I finally got a Vitamix. I know not everyone can afford them, but they are worth it. They have a reputation for lasting forever, so I bought mine used

Thanks again for a wonderful recipe. My wife wasn’t thrilled when I said I was making carrot soup, but she loved it too!