Cozy Comfort in a Bowl: Hearty Carrot Potato Soup Recipe - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups (960 ml/32 fl oz) vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
• 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) milk (or heavy cream for extra creaminess)
• 2 tbsps (30 ml/1 fl oz) butter or olive oil
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp dried thyme (or fresh thyme for garnish)
• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for depth)
• ½ cup (60 g/2 oz) shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for a cheesy version)