This creamy carrot soup is smooth, comforting and loaded with carrot flavor, drizzled with cream and garnished with parsley.

creamy carrot soup in a white glass bowl with a spoon next to it and a dinner roll

This vibrant carrot soup is quick and easy to make! Its perfect for using up those extra carrots in the fridge or carrots freshly picked from the garden. Its made with simple ingredients and it’s a cozy and comforting meal for chilly days.

Best of all, my kids actually request it, making it a delicious way to sneak in some extra nutrients.

What to serve it with

This creamy carrot soup pairs beautifully with a variety of sides. Whether you’re making it for a weeknight dinner, a light lunch or serving it as part of a holiday meal like Thanksgiving, here are some delicious serving ideas:

Serve it with a salad
With sandwiches like a grilled cheese or a leftover turkey sandwich
Alongside homemade buttered dinner rolls
Spooned into a homemade bread bowl
Poured over some delcicous fluffy rice

Creamy carrot soup in a white bowl, drizzled with cream and sprinkled with parsley with a buttered dinner roll near it

Topping Suggestions

Crunchy Coutons
Crispy Bacon
Pecans
Drizzle of cream
Parsley

Recipe Ingredients

Carrots
Celery
Onion
Butter
Chicken Broth
Heavy Cream
Cinnamon
Salt and Pepper to Taste

See recipe card for quantities.

How to make this recipe

celery, carrots and onions in a pot with butter being cooked

Step 1: Cook the celery and onions for 2 minutes, then add in the carrots and cook for 5 more minutes.

Broth in a stainless steel pot added to carrots, celery and onions

Step 2: Add in the broth, boil for 20 minutes on medium low heat.

creamy carrot soup that was pureed with an immersion blender in a stainless steel pot

Step 3: Remove from the heat and blend with immersion blender. Add in the cream and puree until smooth.

creamy carrot soup in a stainless steel pot with cinnamon

Step 4: Bring soup back to the stove, stir in the cinnamon, salt and pepper and serve once heated through.

Tip: You can also blend it in the blender like the ninja blender once slightly cooled for an even creamier texture, but blend it in portions.

creamy carrot soup in a white bowl drizzled with cream and garnished with parsley with a spoon on a pink cloth napkin next to it and a buttered dinner roll

Storage

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.

Looking for more Thanksgiving options? Try these:

Creamy Carrot Soup

A comforting, creamy carrot soup. Perfect for a chilly day.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Serving Size 4

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter
1 celery rib diced
1/2 cup onion diced
2 cups carrots cut into coins
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Add butter to a medium sized pot on medium heat. Once butter is bubbling add in the celery and onions. Cook for 2 minutes.
Add in the carrots and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 more minutes.
Add in the broth and bring to a boil. Once it comes to a rumbling boil, place the lid on the pot and reduce heat to medium low. Cook for 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and blend with immersion blender.
Add in the heavy cream and blend until smooth.
Bring to soup back to the stove on medium low heat.
Stir in the cinnamon and additional salt and pepper if needed. Stir and serve once heated through.