Carrot Soup

This a super easy soup that is great for starters, or to have on a cold winters lunch. Eat with chunky buttered bread!

preparation time:

15 minutes

cooking time:

35 Minutes

serves

4


difficulty:

a little difficult


kitchen tools needed for this recipe

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Thick Bottomed Pan

Mixing Bowl

Chef's Knife

Chopping Board

Wooden Spoon

Teaspoon

Tablespoon

Stick Blender

Ingredients

2 Teaspoons of Butter


1 Teaspoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil


1 Small Onion


1 Cup or 50g of Celery


1 Garlic Clove


1 Teaspoon of Thyme


6 Carrots


1 Cup or 250ml of Water


500ml of Vegetable Stock


A pinch of Salt and Pepper



Chef's Tip


Always wash your hands very well before cooking or baking.

Method



STEP 1

Do your prep! Peel and Chop your carrots, chop your celery, onion and garlic.


STEP 2

In a thick bottomed pan, add the butter and olive oil. Turn on the heat to medium.


STEP 3

Add your onions, celery and garlic. Stir and sauté for 5 minutes.


STEP 4

Add the carrots, water and vegetable stock.


STEP 5

Simmer the vegetable mix on medium - low for 25 minutes.


STEP 6

Using a blender, or a stick blender, blitz the vegetables and liquid into a smooth soup. Be careful, it will be hot!!


STEP 7

Add salt and pepper to your taste and serve!

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