15 Easy Carrot Recipes

Carrots are one of those low-cost ingredients I always feel good tossing into my cart, especially in the spring when Easter cooking and baking start creeping into my mind. They’re affordable, dependable, and delicious, but I’m here to tell you they’re more than just a side dish! This roundup of 15 easy carrot recipes will help you stretch that humble bag into soups, sides, salads, and desserts without stretching your grocery bill.

Soups and Stews

Soup and stews are my go-to when I want carrots to do a little more than just sit on the side of the plate. These recipes make them feel far more substantial, whether they’re blended until smooth or simmered into a hearty pot.

1. Creamy Carrot Soup

Carrot Soup

This rich and creamy carrot soup recipe features sweet roasted carrots, warm ginger, and nutty brown butter for an out-of-this-world flavor!

4.67 from 21 votes

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I love that this carrot soup gets extra depth from roasted carrots, brown butter, ginger, and thyme, which gives it a richer, more homemade taste that other blended vegetable soups can lack. The cup of heavy cream makes it extra creamy too.