Carrot Ginger Soup (Printable)

Vibrant, velvety soup with sweet carrots and warming ginger. Ready in 45 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1.5 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced

→ Aromatics

05 - 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated

→ Liquids

06 - 4 cups vegetable broth, gluten-free
07 - 1 cup coconut milk, optional

→ Seasoning

08 - 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

# How-To:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add sliced carrots and cook for 2 minutes while stirring occasionally.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 to 25 minutes until carrots are very tender.
05 - Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender, purée soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a blender in batches and blend until uniform.
06 - Stir in coconut milk if using, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Warm gently for 2 to 3 minutes and adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot, optionally garnished with a drizzle of coconut milk or fresh herbs.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The ginger provides a gentle heat that wakes up your palate without being overwhelming.
  • It achieves a luxurious creaminess even if you decide to skip the dairy entirely.
02 -
  • Peeling the ginger root with a spoon is much safer and wastes less of the flesh.
  • Wait to add the lemon juice until the very end to keep the brightness intact.
03 -
  • Searing the carrots slightly before adding the liquid develops a deeper caramelized flavor.
  • Always taste for salt after adding the coconut milk as the fat can dull the seasoning.
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