Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup
This vibrant carrot ginger soup is a comforting and nutritious dish, perfect for a light lunch or a warming appetizer. Fresh carrots and zesty ginger are simmered until tender, then blended into a smooth, creamy texture without any dairy.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 40 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 173 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1 pcsyellow onion, chopped
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 2 tbspginger, grated
- 450 gcarrot, peeled and sliced
- 4 cupvegetable broth
- 0.5 cupfull-fat coconut milk
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
Equipment
blender · large pot · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 2
Add the yellow onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
About 6 min
- 3
Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 4
Add the carrots to the pot and sauté for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
About 4 min
- 5
Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the salt and black pepper.
About 1 min
- 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the carrots are very tender.
About 18 min
Cook’s note: The carrots should be easily pierced with a fork.
- 7
Carefully transfer the soup to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Work in batches if your blender is small. Use caution when blending hot liquids.
- 8
Return the blended soup to the pot over low heat.
- 9
Stir in the full-fat coconut milk and heat through for 2-3 minutes, without boiling.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Do not boil after adding the coconut milk to prevent it from separating.
- 10
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- 11
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 172.8kcal
- Protein
- 3.3g
- Carbs
- 19.3g
- Fat
- 10.5g
- Fibre
- 4g
- Sugar
- 8.3g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
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