The Creamy French Potage de Crécy Recipe is an example of classic French soups. Thick creamy and delicious, the soup is generally served with rice. That does not mean you cannot enjoy the Carrots Soup with sandwiches, and salads.
Even if you do not like cooked carrots you will love this carrot soup recipe. It’s creamy and full of incredible flavours.
The soup is light, healthy and Psst...no one knows you have used cooked carrots in the soup till you tell them. The only cream I have used is what you see on top of the bowl, however, when I tasted the other bowl without cream, I could not make out the difference. So why use cream? It is delicious with or without the cream. Did I mention the Carrot soup is budget-friendly too? In case you too like to maintain a Zero waste Kitchen and want inspiration then do read and try this recipe. Follow me on social media for more delicious recipes that are healthy and simple to make. You can also subscribe to my newsletter I promise not to spam you!
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A little about Tasty Carrot Soup
Potage de Crécy is named after Crécy-en-Ponthieu, which produces the best carrots. If like me you wondered why Potage then thick consistency soups are called Potage. Carrot soup is very versatile you can make it
- broth style
- creamy style.
- a bisque
- can be made vegan
- and can be served hot or cold.
A popular carrot soup has many variations that can be made with other vegetables, root vegetables. Some variations use coconut, ginger and curry too.
Carrot greens, mint, garlic, onion, and potatoes too are used. In the UK the soup is made with grated carrots, garlic and coriander seeds.
As a garnish use orange zest, carrot leaves dill, chives, chopped herbs crotons. The soup can also be topped with yoghurt, a yoghurt sauce, crème fraîche, and sour cream. So what do you plan to do? Are you confused about the options? No issues read on and we will sail through the huge pile of carrots!
Is soup enough for dinner?
In my place, we generally have lots of soup as dinner especially if you have had a very heavy late meal. Since a soup is I refreshing and light it is a preferred meal for many geriatrics.
Method
You’ll find the full recipe below, but here are a few key factors.
- Saute: In a deep pan saute the chopped onions and minced garlic in some oil till the onion is tender. If you plan to use cumin add it to the oil and saute it too.
- Add the carrots and saute them as well keep the flame medium-high and stir continuously. Till the carrots soften about 5 minutes depending on the thickness of the carrots.
- Add the mushrooms potatoes and tomatoes peeled too and saute till soft.
- Simmer: Add the homemade vegetable stock /water and a few basil leaves and simmer. Add the peeled and pureed tomatoes. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Blend: I have used the immersion mixer to blend my soup. In case you plan to use the blender let the soup cool down before you blend. Also, keep the quantity in the blender below the maximum limits.
- Add a knob of butter in the soup. The flavours just are amazing.
- You can always serve the soup topped with cream like so.
- You can also try roasting the carrots before making the soup. It will taste awesome.
Can you freeze the Easy Carrot Soup?
- Of course, you can keep your carrot soup in the fridge for 5 days.
- If you have made a huge batch then store it in the freezer in freezer-safe containers for about 6 months. When you want to eat reheat the soup on low flame.
Event
Today we on Foodie Monday Bloghop have a theme that Priya has chosen. Thanks to Priya who blogs at Sweet Spicy Tasty has suggested #273MyFamilyFavourites. Priya has a delicious collection of dishes that I love. Today she has posted Potato Capsicum Sambhar. Do check her blog for delicious and yum recipes.
Today though my plan was to post another vegetable that is much loved in my place I settled for this Yummy Carrot Soup. The reason for making this soup is simple. Read on and you will know why I made the soup and also the yum recipe.
If like me you have made a mistake and ordered 1 kilogram of carrots and all of them need to be attended to make Carrot Soup immediately. Thanks to the basil plant my neighbour has gifted me I have plenty of fresh basil to play with.
Pairing
- Honey Oatmeal Applesauce Bread #BreadBakers
- Freshly Baked Methi Crackers #Bread Bakers
- Delicious Grilled Sandwich
- Grissini
Creamy French Potage de Crécy Recipe
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixer/blender
- Spoons and Ladles
Ingredients
- 1 kg carrots
- 3 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon red chilli powder
- 3 Tomatoes peeled and pureed
- 200 g mushrooms
- 1 Potatoes peeled and grated
- ¼ cup basil leaves coarsely chopped
- 4 cups vegetable stock or water
- 2 cups Water optional
- 1 to 2 tablespoon Butter unsalted, to taste
- Salt to taste
- Black Peppercorns freshly ground to taste
- 2 tablespoon cream optional
Instructions
- Peel the carrots and chop them. I prefer to slice them in circles.
- In a deep pot heat, the 1 tablespoon of oil add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally let the onion become translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the garlic, cook, stirring constantly till the raw smell goes away.
- Add the carrots slices and stir occasionally till they soften a bit about 5-7 minutes depending on the thickness of the carrots.
- Add the mushrooms and potatoes cook till the mushrooms soften.
- Add the peeled and pureed tomatoes, stock/water, chilli powder, basil and salt. Bring to a boil for 20 minutes, for the flavours to come together.
- Switch off the heat and let the soup cool for some time. Blend with an immersion mixer.
- Add the butter, black pepper and simmer. Adjust the seasonings, thickness by adding the additional water.
- Serve as per individual preferences with or without cream.
- You can also add a dash of lemon juice to pep the soup a little.
Notes
- If you are planning to use the blender cool the mixture completely then blend. Please take care if the mixture is hot it can splash out of the mixer jar. Even while opening the jar take care steam is very hot.
- Please do not fill over the maximum limit. You can blend 2 times or more. It is better to be safe than sorry.
- You can also add a dash of lemon juice to pep the soup a little.
Priya Vj says
Wow way to use carrots . I love carrots in soup and this recipe is such a delicious one . Am sure gonna try this as winters are beginning to show their colors 🙂
ArchanaPotdar says
True Priya we hardly have winters but love soups.
Preeti Shridhar says
My family is very fond of soups, especially in winters. Loved the combo of carrots and tomatoes.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Thanks.
Poonam Bachhav says
Carrot soup with onions, tomatoes, potatoes, mushrooms and vegetable stock sounds so wholesome ! I can happily settle down with a huge bowl of this soup for dinner. Would love trying it with rice as you have mentioned.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Thanks, Poonam.
Mayuri Patel says
Give me boiled or sautéed carrots on the side and I don't like them but don't mind having them raw or in soups..strange, but that's how it is. Creamy, healthy and filling, now that's what I like about this soup recipe. Am sure my hubby wouldn't mind it with rice but I'd rather have it with some toast.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Thanks.
The Girl Next Door says
Oh my! We are having sweater weather here in Bangalore, thanks to Cyclone Nivar, and just looking at this beautiful bowl of soup is warming me up! 🙂 Great way to use carrots, and I love the addition of potato and basil leaves to make it more flavourful. Totally gorgeous colour too! 🙂
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Enjoy! Priya.
Preethicuisine says
I love carrots. This carrot soup looks so rich and creamy. This is what I need right now due to the wet cool weather here. Adding potato and Fresh basil Makes it so flavourful.
ArchanaPotdar says
Lucky you! We are still sweltering here.
Swati says
Love all the ingredients that have gone into making this rich and creamy soup.. give me some toasted garlic bread and my dinner is done.. lovely share.. on my list of must trys now..
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Swati.
Shobha Keshwani says
The soup looks nice and creamy flavoured with herbs.I don't like carrots in curries but I can relish the carrot soup anyday.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Thanks.
Maria says
Love carrot soup! I mostly make a Thai version with ginger and lemongrass. I'm looking forward to try your version as it looks very creamy and flavourful. We are huge fans of just soup for dinner as well, especially if it's a thick and filling one.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks, Maria.
Mina Joshi says
I love the ingredients you have added to give the flavours to the carrot soup. It has made your soup rich and thick. This should make a nice starter for any meal.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Mina.
Kalyani says
Is Soup enough for dinner ? .... well, that's certainly food for thought....... this bisque type french soup is definitely inviting
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 there are people who want there rice 🙁
Sujata Roy says
Wow this carrot soup with mushrooms and tomatoes sounds absolutely delicious. I would love to have it with steamed rice. Can't wait to try this creamy tasty and nutritious soup.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Sujata.
NARMADHA says
Soup looks so creamy and delicious. Must be so flavorful with the range of spices you have used. Perfect to enjoy during Monsoon.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Narmada.
Sasmita Sahoo says
Homemade soup is always best !!
This carrot soup seems to be so fabulous in taste.... Without any cream also it is so creamy n thick!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.