That’s it, my friends! I hope you enjoy your spicy carrot soup. It doesn’t have to be TOO spicy if you don’t want it that way. Maybe just a little. I love that I can make a big batch and freeze any leftovers I want to enjoy later in the week for a quick lunch or dinner. There are many different ways to make soup, but lately I’ve been making mine Cajun style. What that means is many of my more recent soups start with a roux, which is a mixture of flour and oil that is cooked down, giving the soup a thick and creamy base. It’s a bit like making a gumbo, then deviates at the end. You can make it with corn, pumpkin, potatoes, squash, peppers, tomatoes, just about any vegetables you prefer, or combination thereof. Today I’m making this soup with Carrots. Have you ever had a good carrot soup? This is it! Carrots are great in so many things. You can even try roasting the carrots first for roasted carrot soup. Add in a few peppers (of course) and spicy seasonings and BOOM! You basically have the best carrot soup ever. Best I’ve ever had. Let’s talk about how to make carrot soup, shall we? Cook for 10-15 minutes, constantly stirring, until the roux turns a light blonde brown. You can cook it longer for a darker, richer color and flavor. Check out my post on How to Make Gumbo to learn more about How to Make a Roux. You can use most types of stocks or broths here - vegetable broth or stock, chicken broth, beef broth, or a combo. Simmer the Carrot Soup. Cook at medium-low heat for 30 minutes to thicken. You can simmer longer if you’d like. I often simmer for 1 hour. Everything will soften up and break down, and more importantly, develop in flavor. Puree the Soup. Puree the carrots, onions and all the ingredients of the soup with an immersion blender, or transfer the soup in batches to a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Skip it for a dairy free carrot soup. It’s still quite a creamy soup without it. And some spicy pepper slices, too, if you’d like! BOOM! All done! Easy carrot soup, isn’t it? Nice and spicy and wonderfully flavorful. I’ve already said it but I’ll say it again, best carrot soup ever. It’s my favorite. Patty’s, too. She loves it! Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. NOTE: This recipe was updated on 12/6/21 to include new information. It was originally published on 11/6/19.
