Creamy Potato and Carrot Soup (French)

A comforting and velvety French-inspired soup featuring potatoes and carrots.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Potatoes
• 3 medium Carrots
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 1 tbsp Chicken soup base
• 1/2 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 tsp, chopped Fresh thyme
• 1 Bay leaf
• To taste Salt and white pepper

Instructions

1. Dice potatoes, carrots, and onion.
2. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes and carrots and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add 4 cups of water or chicken broth and soup base. Add bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 20-25 minutes.
4. Remove the bay leaf. Puree the soup using an immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender until smooth.
5. Stir in heavy cream and fresh thyme. Season with salt and white pepper. Heat through gently; do not boil.
6. Serve hot, garnished with a swirl of cream and a sprig of thyme, if desired.

Cuisine: French

Suitability:

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Serving Size: 3

Meal Type: dinner