Instant Pot Roasted Carrot Soup

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories and adds a unique flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is nutritious.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Peel the carrots and chop the edges off.

Slice each carrot in half lengthwise to get about four pieces per carrot and add them to a large mixing bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of seasoned salt, 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons of dried thyme, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the bowl with the carrots.

Mix everything together with clean hands to ensure the carrots are evenly coated.

Transfer the carrots to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spreading them out evenly and adding any remaining oil and seasonings on top.

Roast the carrots in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes until tender.

In the Instant Pot, add 2 tablespoons of salted butter and set to sauté on high.

Once the butter is melted, add 1 diced sweet onion and 1 diced red bell pepper, sautéing for 3 to 5 minutes until softened.

Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for another minute.

Check the roasted carrots after 30 to 35 minutes and remove them from the oven when done.

Reserve about a quarter of the roasted carrots and dice them up for later use.

Add 4 cups of garlic broth to the Instant Pot along with the remaining roasted carrots, including the oil and seasonings from the baking sheet.

Secure the lid on the Instant Pot, ensuring it is in the sealing position, and set to pressure cook for 10 minutes on high pressure.

Perform a quick release once the cooking time is complete and remove the lid.

Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture in the Instant Pot until smooth and creamy, about 1 to 1.5 minutes.

Stir in between 1/2 cup to 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1/3 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.

Return the reserved diced carrots to the soup and stir to combine.

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