Effortless Carrot Potato Creamy Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Vegetables

01 - 2 garlic cloves, minced up
02 - 1 onion, small, diced up
03 - 3 potatoes, medium size, peeled and cut in cubes
04 - 3 carrots, big, peeled and chopped

→ Liquids

05 - 240 ml milk or go with heavy cream if you like
06 - 1 liter chicken or veggie broth

→ Fat

07 - 30 grams butter or some olive oil

→ Seasonings and Garnishes

08 - 60 grams shredded cheddar (totally optional)
09 - A little smoked paprika if you want, 1/2 teaspoon
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried or fresh thyme, plus a bit more for topping
12 - 1 teaspoon salt (or sprinkle to taste)

# Instructions:

01 - Pour the soup into your bowls. Top it with extra cheese, more black pepper, or fresh thyme if you’re feeling fancy. Eat while it’s hot.
02 - Pour in the cream or milk and gently warm it up over low heat, but don’t let it boil. Adjust salt and pepper if you want. Want it cheesy? Toss in the cheddar and stir so it melts.
03 - Grab your stick blender and blend everything right in the pot, making it nice and silky. If you only have a normal blender, work in batches. Pour it all back together when you’re done.
04 - Add in the broth. Let it heat up to a boil, then turn it down. Keep it uncovered and let it simmer about 20–25 more minutes, until the potatoes and carrots are soft enough to poke through with a fork.
05 - Drop in those potato cubes and carrot pieces, then sprinkle in salt, pepper, thyme, and smoked paprika if you want. Give it all a good stir so the flavors mix together.
06 - Put your big pot on medium heat. Melt the butter or warm up the olive oil. Toss in your diced onion, cook it until soft (about three minutes), then add garlic and let it go for half a minute.

# Notes:

01 - To keep it vegan, use plant milk and olive oil instead of dairy stuff.
02 - Like it chunky? Just crush some potatoes instead of blending all of the soup.
03 - For a little kick, throw in some cayenne or chili flakes.
04 - If you want more protein, toss in lentils or some cooked chicken at the end.

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