Description
This creamy carrot ginger soup recipe offers a comforting and flavorful experience, perfect for a cozy meal. It balances the natural sweetness of carrots with the warming zest of ginger, creating a velvety texture and vibrant taste. This easy-to-make soup is a wholesome alternative to fast food and is sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh carrots, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the sliced carrots and 4 cups of low-sodium vegetable broth, ensuring the vegetables are submerged.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for approximately 20 minutes, or until the carrots are fork-tender.
- Carefully transfer the soup to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree until silky smooth and vibrantly orange.
- Return the pureed soup to the pot. Stir in 1 cup of coconut milk and heat gently until the soup becomes luxuriously creamy.
- Add a splash of fresh lemon juice. Adjust salt and freshly cracked black pepper to your taste.
- Ladle the creamy carrot ginger soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped cilantro or toasted pumpkin seeds if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use young, tender carrots for natural sweetness and vibrant color.
- Full-fat coconut milk is recommended for a richer, creamier texture.
- Adjust ginger and lemon juice to your preferred level of warmth and brightness.
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg