🥕 Creamy Carrot Soup (20 min): Cumin & Creaminess – Neary
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Quick answer: For a smooth carrot and cumin soup ready in 20 minutes , sauté carrots 🥕 and an onion in a drizzle of olive oil, add a pinch of ground cumin , and cover with water or stock. Simmer for 15 minutes, then blend with a little cream or plant-based milk. The result: an ultra-smooth, fragrant, and comforting soup, perfect for weeknights or for getting kids and adults alike to love their vegetables! 🥗✨
🧺 Ingredients
- 🥕 700g carrots (approximately 6)
- 🧅 1 yellow onion
- 🧄 1 clove of garlic
- 🥄 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 💧 700 ml water or vegetable broth
- 🧂 1 bouillon cube (optional)
- 🌱 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 🧂 1 pinch of salt & pepper
- 🥛 80 ml liquid cream (or plant-based milk)
💡 Tip: Cumin can be replaced or complemented with mild curry, ginger, or a touch of coriander for even more warmth and flavor!
👩🍳 Preparation – step by step
Peel and slice the carrots into rounds that aren't too thick. Finely chop the onion and garlic. The smaller the pieces, the faster they will cook!
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and cumin. Stir until fragrant and the onion is translucent. It will fill the whole kitchen with its aroma! 🤩
Add the carrots, stir, then pour in the water or stock and the stock cube if using. Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the carrots are very tender. Easy, right?
Blend your soup in a blender or with an immersion blender. Add the cream, adjust the seasoning (salt, pepper) and blend again. The secret to an ultra-smooth texture 🧡!
Pour into pretty bowls, sprinkle with pumpkin seeds, fresh coriander, or a drizzle of oil. Serve piping hot, with toasted bread or homemade croutons! Enjoy! 😋
🌱 Tips for a perfect carrot and cumin soup
- 🥗 For extra creaminess , add a potato or a little sweet potato at the same time as the carrots.
- 🔥 Dry-roast the cumin in the pan before adding the oil, to boost its aroma.
- 🥛 Replace regular cream with coconut milk for an exotic and vegan version!
- 🌾 For a more nourishing soup, add a handful of red lentils (they melt in 15 minutes!).
- 👨👩👧👦 This creamy soup is perfect for children: it blends well for a smooth texture, and offers fun toppings (croutons, grated cheese…)
- ⏳ Kept in the fridge, it stays delicious for 2 to 3 days. You can also freeze it in portions, perfect for busy evenings!
- 📏 Need help with measurements? Try our cl to ml converter !
- 🌍 This creamy soup is inspired by Maghreb recipes, where cumin enhances root vegetables.
❓ FAQ – Creamy Carrot and Cumin Soup
🥕 Can this creamy soup be prepared in advance or frozen?
Yes, this creamy soup keeps for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator and freezes very well. Perfect for batch cooking or for always having homemade soup on hand!
🌱 How to season a bland soup?
Add a pinch of cumin at the end of cooking, a squeeze of lemon juice, or a grind of pepper. You can find all our tips in our complete guide to seasoning bland soup !
🔥 What to serve with creamy carrot soup?
Toasted bread, homemade croutons, a poached egg, or even a few cubes of feta. For a complete dinner, serve it with a basket of French garden produce filled with seasonal vegetables!
🥄 Can cumin be substituted?
Of course! Try mild curry, ginger, ras el hanout, or even a pinch of nutmeg, depending on your preference. You can also take inspiration from this delicious cumin variation .
Discover the 100% seasonal homemade soup kit or use our cl/ml converter to make all your recipes a success.
Need ideas or tips? Check out our guide to seasoning a bland soup or get inspired by this ultra-fragrant carrot cumin variation .
Origin: France, home cooking, inspired by North Africa and the Mediterranean.
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