Description
This creamy carrot ginger soup is a warm, comforting, and healthy vegan dish perfect for chilly days. Made with carrots, fresh ginger, coconut milk, and aromatic spices, it’s easy to prepare, immune-boosting, and ideal for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil: for sautéing aromatics
- 1 onion, chopped: adds depth and aromatic flavor
- 2 garlic cloves, minced: boosts flavor and immunity
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated: adds a warming, spicy kick
- 1.5 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced: provides natural sweetness and body
- 3 cups vegetable broth: forms the soup base
- 1 cup canned coconut milk: adds creaminess and richness
- Salt, to taste: enhances flavor
- Black pepper, to taste: adds mild heat
- 1 tbsp lime juice (optional): brightens the soup with acidity
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add sliced carrots and pour in vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until carrots are fork-tender.
- Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth, or transfer in batches to a blender.
- Stir in coconut milk and blend again briefly if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add lime juice if using.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with coconut milk swirl or herbs.
Notes
- Use fresh ginger for the best flavor; ground ginger is a less vibrant substitute.
- For a thicker soup, simmer longer or use less broth.
- Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy version.
- Soup can be stored in the fridge for 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, warm gently on the stovetop over low heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg