Purée of Carrot Soup

A classic puréed carrot soup, also known as potage Crecy, offers a vibrant color and aromatic, subtle flavor.

Category Tags:

AppetizerSide DishEntreeSoup

Cuisine Tags:

FrenchAmerican

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Instructions

  1. Prepare carrots by peeling and cutting into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces; peel and cut potato into similar pieces.

  2. Heat butter in a heavy pot over low-medium heat.

  3. Sauté onion, garlic, and carrots for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.

  4. Stir in wine and cook for 1-2 minutes until it reduces by half.

  5. Add stock and potato, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are soft.

  6. Carefully purée the soup until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.

  7. Return puréed soup to the pot, bring to a simmer, and adjust thickness with additional broth as desired.

  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 1024 kcal
Carbohydrate: 124 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg
Fiber: 20 g
Protein: 34 g
Saturated Fat: 18 g
Sodium: 1987 mg
Sugar: 38 g
Fat: 36 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g