Description

This Easy Honey Carrot Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a light meal or starter. Combining the natural sweetness of carrots and honey with a subtle hint of Aleppo chili flakes, it offers a delightful balance of flavors. With a creamy texture achieved through blending, this soup is easy to prepare and can be served hot with a dollop of sour cream, or stored for later use.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

30 gram Butter
2 stalk Leek
850 gram Carrot
1 tablespoon Honey
1 pinch Aleppo Chili Flakes
2 Bay Leaf
1 pinch Salt
2 liter Vegetable Stock

For Serving

Sour Cream (to taste)

Instructions

Sauté the Leeks: First, melt 30 grams of butter in a large cooking pot or saucepan over medium heat. Add the 2 stalks of leek and cook for about five minutes, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are softened.
Add Carrots and Flavorings: Add 850 grams of chopped carrots, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 pinch Aleppo chili flakes, 2 bay leaves, and 1 pinch of salt to the pot. Stir well and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring often to combine flavors.
Add Vegetable Stock and Simmer: Pour in 2 liters of vegetable stock, give everything a quick stir, then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for thirty minutes until the carrots are tender and soft.
Remove Bay Leaves and Blend: Take out the bay leaves and use a stick blender to puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, you can blend in batches using a food processor. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with a little more salt if needed.
Serve or Store: Serve the soup hot with a dollop of sour cream, some extra chili flakes, and chopped parsley if desired. You can also let the soup cool to room temperature and store it in the refrigerator for up to two days or freeze it for longer storage.

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can substitute butter with olive oil.
Feel free to adjust the amount of chili flakes to suit your spice preference.
This soup freezes well, making it perfect for meal prep and quick lunches.
If you prefer a thinner consistency, add more vegetable stock or water when blending.
Using fresh parsley as a garnish adds a nice color and freshness to the soup.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: International

Keywords: carrot soup, honey carrot soup, easy soup recipe, vegetarian soup, healthy soup, stovetop soup