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Roasted Carrot and Mushroom Soup

A rich, creamy soup combining sweet roasted carrots with earthy mushrooms and fresh sage. This dairy-free comfort food is perfect for cool evenings and can be made with homemade broth for extra nutrition.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:1 hour

Equipment

  • Large roasting pan
  • Blender or immersion blender
  • Large soup pot
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife

Ingredients

  • 1 pound carrots peeled and cut into chunks
  • 16 ounces cremini mushrooms whole
  • 1/4 large onion roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil for roasting
  • 2 cloves garlic skin on
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 4-6 cups homemade chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • 2. On a large roasting pan, combine carrots, mushrooms, onion, and whole garlic cloves. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat.
  • 3. Roast vegetables for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until carrots are tender and mushrooms are golden brown.
  • 4. Remove from oven. Squeeze roasted garlic from skins and discard skins.
  • 5. Transfer roasted vegetables to a large soup pot. Add 4 cups of broth and sage.
  • 6. Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer to a blender in batches.
  • 7. Add additional broth if needed to reach desired consistency.
  • 8. Stir in sour cream and heat through.
  • 9. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Notes

Make Ahead:
- Vegetables can be roasted a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator
- Soup keeps well for 3-4 days in the refrigerator
- Freezes well without the sour cream (add after thawing)
Variations:
- Use vegetable broth for vegetarian version
- Add a potato for extra creaminess
- Try different mushroom varieties
- Garnish with extra roasted mushrooms and fresh sage
Tips:
- Don't overcrowd the roasting pan
- Roast until vegetables are well-caramelized for best flavor
- Use homemade broth for best results
Servings: 6 servings