This Slow Cooker Carrot Leek Bisque feels fancy but is so easy to prepare. This luscious carrot soup is a creamy blend of savory puréed carrots, caramelized leeks, and nutty millet. They are cooked low and slow with chicken stock and get a flavor boost from mustard seeds, black pepper, lemon juice and zest. A dash of whole milk adds to the creamy texture. The recipe yields 12 servings, so it’s a perfect first course for a family gathering.
This delicious soup has a velvety and creamy texture that is so satisfying. Millet is an easy and healthy thickener for this bisque. When the millet is blended into the creamy carrot bisque, it creates a velvety texture and just the right amount of thickening without being gloppy. Once cooked, this soup will need to be blended. Transfer one-third of the soup to a blender, making sure the lid is on tightly. Remove the stopper from the blender lid, allowing the steam to escape, and cover the opening with a kitchen towel. Blend until creamy and smooth. Transfer to a soup tureen. Repeat with the remaining soup. To serve, ladle the bisque among bowls and sprinkle with fresh chives.
To make this Slow Cooker Carrot Leek Bisque, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high, heat 1 tablespoon canola oil and add 1 tablespoon dry mustard seeds. Cook, stirring constantly, about 15 seconds.
Add the sliced leeks, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the leeks have softened slightly, about 4 minutes.
Place the leek mixture into a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
Add 2 pounds chopped carrots, ½ cup uncooked millet, and 7 cups unsalted chicken stock.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on high until the carrots are tender, about 6 hours. Once cooked, cool the soup for 10 minutes.
Transfer ⅓ of the soup to a blender.
Remove the stopper from the blender lid and then cover the blender with a lid. Cover the opening with a kitchen towel. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a soup tureen. Repeat with the remaining soup.
Stir ⅓ cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and the remaining ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
Ladle the bisque among bowls and sprinkle with chopped chives. Serve and enjoy!
Even if you don’t love carrots, you are going to fall head over heels for this luscious Slow Cooker Carrot Leek Bisque. It’s creamy, velvety, and so satisfying. If you do make this recipe, please come back to leave a note below. We love hearing from you!
Superb! This bisque was a hit at dinner last week. My husband couldn't stop raving about it.
Creamy perfection. I made this bisque for my friends on a chilly evening, and we all loved it. The combination of flavors was just stunning and so comforting!
Yo, this Slow Cooker Carrot Leek Bisque is the bomb! Made it for a fam dinner, and everyone was raving. It’s like fancy restaurant vibes but super easy. The creamy texture is insane. Perfect for impressing the in-laws.
I made this bisque for a family dinner and it was a hit! The creamy texture was perfect. My kids, who usually avoid veggies, couldn't get enough! Thanks for an easy recipe!
So creamy delicious! Made this for family gathering, everyone loved it. Can't belive how easy it was to prepare!
Wow! This bisque is amazzzing! I made it for my friends last weekend, and they couldn't believe how creamy it was. I’m not a pro cook, but this was super easy to whip up in my slow cooker. Everyone asked for seconds, and I felt like a chef. So good!
Simple and delicious
I made this bisque for our anniversary dinner. It was so simple to put together in the slow cooker! Everyone loved it, even my picky husband. The creamy texture and flavors were just perfect for a cozy night in.
I made this Slow Cooker Carrot Leek Bisque for my friends last weekend, and they loved it. The ingredients are simple, but the flavor is great. I love how creamy it turned out, and it was perfect with some chives on top. It made our gathering feel so special without much effort.
Family loved it!
I made this Slow Cooker Carrot Leek Bisque for a small gathering, and it was a hit. The creamy texture is really comforting, and the flavors blend perfectly. I loved how simple it was to prepare, just set it and forget it. I might add some more lemon next time for an extra kick.
I made this Carrot Leek Bisque for a gathering. Everyone was so surprised at how creamy and fancy it tasted. Loved it!
Wow, this carrot leek bisque is just what I needed for my dinner party. Super easy to whip up in the slow cooker and tastes so fancy! Everyone raved about it. Will defo make again when I host friends.
Easy and delicious soup! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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