Description
Carrot soup is a warm, comforting dish that delivers a delightful blend of sweet carrots and aromatic spices. Perfect for chilly nights or as a quick pick-me-up, this creamy soup is both nourishing and flavorful. With its vibrant orange hue and rich taste, it’s sure to brighten your day. Enjoy it hot with crusty bread or chilled for a refreshing twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tsp ground ginger (optional)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables by washing, peeling, and chopping the carrots.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add chopped carrots along with cumin and coriander; stir for 2 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until carrots are tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Stir in coconut milk and ginger (if using), heating through gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added sweetness, roast carrots before adding them to the soup. Adjust seasonings according to your taste preferences; consider adding fresh herbs like cilantro for brightness.