Description
Carrot soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any season. Its creamy texture and sweet, earthy flavor create a delightful experience that warms the soul. This easy-to-make recipe combines fresh carrots, aromatic spices, and coconut milk for a vibrant dish that’s both nutritious and satisfying. Whether enjoyed on a chilly evening or as a light lunch, this carrot soup will surely impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in chopped carrots, cumin, and ginger; cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth to cover the carrots. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until carrots are tender (approximately 20 minutes).
- Allow cooling slightly before blending until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
- Return soup to pot over low heat; stir in coconut milk and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg