Carrot Ginger Soup (Printable Version)

Silky blend of sweet carrots and zesty ginger creates this comforting vegan soup, ready in 45 minutes.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 2.2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated

→ Liquids

07 - 4 cups vegetable broth
08 - 1 cup water

→ Seasonings & Garnishes

09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - Juice of 0.5 lemon
12 - Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped
13 - Coconut cream or yogurt

# Method Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes.
02 - Add garlic and ginger; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in carrots and potato. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes until carrots and potato are tender.
05 - Use an immersion blender or transfer in batches to a countertop blender to puree the soup until smooth.
06 - Add water to adjust consistency as desired. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
07 - Ladle into bowls. Garnish with fresh coriander or parsley and a swirl of coconut cream or yogurt if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way ginger cuts through the carrots natural sweetness makes each spoonful feel like discovering something new and vibrant
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day, perfect for those nights when comfort cant wait
02 -
  • Never fill your blender more than halfway when pureeing hot soup, the pressure can blow the lid right off
  • The lemon juice isn't optional acidity is what balances all that carrot sweetness and keeps the soup from feeling flat
03 -
  • Grate your ginger against the grain to avoid those tough fibrous strands that never quite blend away
  • Let the soup rest for 5 minutes after pureeing, the flavors settle and the texture becomes even smoother
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