Description
Carrot Ginger Soup is a warm, creamy, and flavorful dish with the natural sweetness of carrots and the zingy spice of ginger. A comforting, wholesome soup that’s easy to make and perfect for any season.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)
1 large onion, chopped
2 pounds carrots, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger
4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk
1–2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
¼–½ teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter (or olive oil) over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and carrots. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions become soft and translucent.
- Add the finely chopped ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable stock (or chicken stock) and bring to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. Let the soup cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
- Once the carrots are soft, use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches, then return it to the pot.
- Add the heavy cream (or coconut milk) and stir to combine. Let the soup heat through on low heat.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well and let the flavors meld together for a couple of minutes.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy! Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs, a swirl of cream, or chili flakes for an extra kick.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use coconut oil instead of butter and coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or fresh chili for a spicier kick.
- Infuse the soup with herbs like thyme or parsley while simmering and remove before blending.
- Roasting the carrots before adding them to the soup gives a deeper, caramelized flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
