Description
Silky smooth carrot ginger soup brings warm comfort to winter dining tables, blending earthy sweetness with zesty spice. Creamy and nourishing, you’ll savor each spoonful of this simple yet elegant culinary embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or cream
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatic base by heating olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onions until translucent and softened, approximately 5 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot, stirring briefly until their fragrant essence permeates the kitchen, about 1 minute.
- Add chopped carrots to the flavor-infused mixture, stirring to coat with the aromatic oils.
- Pour vegetable broth into the pot, bringing the liquid to a vigorous boil. Immediately reduce heat and allow the soup to simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, or until carrots become tender enough to pierce easily with a fork.
- Transform the soup’s texture using an immersion blender to puree directly in the pot, creating a silky-smooth consistency. For those using a standard blender, carefully transfer the hot mixture in batches, blending until completely smooth.
- Enhance the soup’s richness by stirring in coconut milk, creating a luxurious and creamy profile. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add a bright splash of lemon juice to elevate the flavor complexity.
- Carefully ladle the vibrant orange soup into serving bowls. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs, toasted seeds, or a drizzle of additional coconut milk for visual appeal and extra flavor dimension.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting the amount of ginger and adding red pepper flakes for more spice intensity.
- Swap dairy-free coconut milk with almond or cashew cream for alternative dietary needs, maintaining creamy texture.
- Roast carrots beforehand for deeper, caramelized flavor that enhances the soup’s overall complexity and sweetness.
- Freeze leftover soup in portion-sized containers for quick, nutritious meals up to 3 months later, preserving all nutritional benefits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg