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Ina Garten Carrot Soup

Ina Garten Carrot Soup
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Rooted in the calm, reliable cooking style of Ina Garten, this soup focuses on technique over complexity. Slow-cooked onions build depth, carrots soften into natural sweetness, and blending creates that signature silky texture. The result feels homey yet polished, the kind of soup that fits into everyday cooking with ease.

Ingredients

  • Carrots – 900 g (2 lb), peeled and sliced

  • Olive oil – 2 tablespoons

  • Butter – 1 tablespoon

  • Onion – 1 large, chopped

  • Garlic – 2 cloves, minced

  • Vegetable stock – 1 litre (4 cups)

  • Salt – to taste

  • Black pepper – to taste

  • Ground cumin – ½ teaspoon (optional)

  • Milk or light cream – 240 ml (1 cup)

  • Fresh parsley or chives – for garnish

Instructions

  • Soften the base – Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 6–8 minutes until soft and translucent.

  • Add gentle aroma – Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.

  • Cook the carrots – Add sliced carrots to the pot and stir to coat them evenly.

  • Build the soup – Pour in vegetable stock, season lightly with salt, pepper, and cumin if using.

  • Simmer slowly – Cook uncovered for 18–20 minutes until carrots are very tender.

  • Blend until smooth – Blend the soup until silky, then stir in milk or cream.

  • Final seasoning – Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

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