Shallots:
This recipe calls for shallots in addition to a regular white onion. Shallots are a smaller member of the onion family that have a sweeter and more mild taste, as if onion and garlic had a baby. You can always leave the shallots out, but they really do add a wonderful bit of flavor. You could always try using a sweet onion instead of the white onion as another option.
Can I use baby carrots in Creamy Carrot Soup?
While you definitely can substitute in baby carrots, you will still want to chop them up into smaller pieces for faster cooking.
Heavy Cream Substitute:
We love the richness heavy creams gives this soup, but if you are looking for a lighter option, you can always use half and half instead. Half and half is simply half whole milk and half heavy cream.
Blending:
We prefer to use an immersion blender to puree this soup, rather than have a messy transfer to a blender. If you do intend to use a blender, please ensure yours has a vented lid for safety. If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other vegetable soup recipes:
Creamy Cauliflower SoupButternut Squash SoupPotato Leek SoupChicken Noodle SoupSplit Pea Soup
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