Cream of Carrot Soup Recipe

Cream of Carrot Soup Recipe

By: Christine Glaser, C.A.

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Silky-smooth and glow-boosting, this Cream of Carrot Soup is a skin-loving staple—especially for acne-prone complexions. Here’s why your skin will crave it:

  • Carrots = Beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A) to support cell turnover and calm inflammation.
  • Olive Oil & Dairy (or coconut milk) = Skin-hydrating fats to nourish the moisture barrier.
  • Potato & Veggie Fiber = Gut-supportive carbs to promote a clearer, balanced complexion.

Warm, blended soups are easy on digestion—great during flares or breakouts.

Prep time

15 min

Cook time

45 min

Servings

8 pers

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups sliced sweet onion
  • 4 cups unsalted chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 lbs carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 3 cups)
  • 1 large russet potato, peeled & cut into 1-inch chunks (about 1 ¾ cups)
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
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Directions

1️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics

  • Set the Instant Pot to Sauté (High).
  • Warm the olive oil 2–3 minutes.
  • Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 8 minutes.

2️⃣ Pressure Cook

  • Add broth, carrots, potato, and garlic; stir.
  • Cancel Sauté.
  • Lock the lid and set the valve to Sealing.
  • Pressure Cook (High) for 15 minutes. (It will take ~10–15 minutes to come to pressure.)

3️⃣ Quick Cool & Finish

  • Carefully switch the valve to Venting and release steam (5–10 minutes, until the float valve drops).
  • Open the lid; stir in milk, cream, salt, and pepper.
  • Turn the pot off.

4️⃣ Blend Until Silky

  • Use an immersion blender directly in the pot to puree until ultra-smooth. (Or blend in batches in a traditional blender—vent the lid and cover with a towel; use caution with hot liquids.)

No Instant Pot?


Condensed Stovetop Method:


Sauté onion in a Dutch oven, add broth/veg/garlic, then simmer covered until carrots and potato are very tender (20–25 minutes). Stir in milk/cream, season, and blend.

Make It Yours (Skin-Friendly Swaps)

  • 🥥 Dairy-Free: Replace milk + cream with 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (start with ¾ cup, add more to taste).
  • 🧂 Anti-Inflammatory Lift: Add ½ tsp ground turmeric and a pinch of cayenne before pressure cooking.
  • 🍋 Bright Finish: Stir in 1–2 tsp fresh lemon juice after blending to sharpen flavors.
  • 🧀 Extra-Creamy: Swirl in 2–3 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt just before serving (skip if dairy triggers your acne).
  • 🌿 Toppers: Pumpkin seeds, chopped parsley, snipped chives, a drizzle of olive oil, or a dollop of coconut yogurt.

Why Your Skin Will Love This Recipe

Beta-carotene in carrots converts to vitamin A, supporting healthy cell turnover and a more even tone. 


Olive oil (and/or coconut milk) delivers barrier-loving lipids for supple, hydrated skin, while fiber-rich carrots and potato help feed a balanced gut microbiome—a key player in the skin–gut axis for calmer, clearer skin.


The warm, blended texture is gentle on digestion and perfect during breakouts or cooler weather.

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Christine Glaser, C.A.

Christine is a certified aromatherapist, essential oil specialist, and organic skin care formulator. She loves empowering others with tools to make healthy changes and understand where natural options can be woven into the fabric of everyday routines.