Creamy Carrot and Chive Soup

Ingredients

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Onion

1 medium, chopped

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Carrots

4 cups, peeled and chopped

Vegetable broth

4 cups

Heavy cream

1 cup

Fresh chives

1/2 cup, chopped

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the chopped carrots and pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the carrots are tender.
5. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the soup until it reaches a smooth consistency.
6. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the chopped chives and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
8. Serve hot, garnished with additional chopped chives if desired.