Easy Carrot Soup - Master recipes

Ingredients

• For the soup -
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter -
• 1 large white onion, chopped -
• 2 pounds carrots, peeled and chopped -
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped -
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme -
• 4 cups vegetable stock -
• 1/2 teaspoon salt -
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper (optional) -
• 4 tablespoons heavy cream, divided -
• For garnish -
• Paprika -
• Fresh chives, minced -
• DAD ADD: Cheesy Toast Dippers -
• 8 slices baguette, sliced 1/2-inch thick -
• 2 tablespoons olive oil -
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated -