Description
This carrot ginger soup is a smooth, vibrant, and gently spiced dish featuring fresh ginger and naturally sweet carrots. It’s a comforting yet light soup, perfectly balanced and ideal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1½ lb carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup coconut milk or heavy cream
Optional
- Squeeze of lemon juice
- Pinch of cumin
Instructions
- Heat the oil or butter: Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat to create a flavorful base for the soup.
- Sauté the onion: Add the chopped onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent, developing sweetness.
- Add garlic and ginger: Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant to infuse the soup with aromatic notes.
- Add carrots and broth: Add peeled and sliced carrots along with the broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil to start cooking the carrots thoroughly.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 20–25 minutes until the carrots are very tender and easy to blend.
- Blend the soup: Using an immersion blender or a regular blender in batches, puree the soup until completely smooth, creating a creamy texture.
- Stir in cream or coconut milk: Mix in the coconut milk or heavy cream along with optional lemon juice or cumin. Warm the soup gently for 2–3 minutes to blend flavors without boiling.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm, enjoying the smooth and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Roasting the carrots first can add extra depth of flavor to the soup.
- Coconut milk keeps this soup dairy-free and adds a subtle sweetness.
- Adjust the thickness by adding extra broth if the soup is too thick.
- The soup keeps well refrigerated for up to 4 days and freezes beautifully for future meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
