Carrot Ginger Soup (Printable Version)

A vibrant, silky blend of sweet carrots and zesty fresh ginger for a comforting, healthy starter.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

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

→ Liquids

07 - 4 cups vegetable broth
08 - 1 cup water

→ Seasonings and Garnishes

09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
12 - Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped
13 - Coconut cream or yogurt (optional)

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes luxurious and restaurant-worthy but comes together in less time than you'd think.
  • The ginger gives it a subtle warmth that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is.
  • Naturally vegan and gluten-free, but so satisfying no one will feel like they're missing anything.
02 -
  • Don't blend too aggressively or the soup can become thin and lose its satiny texture—blend just until smooth and unified.
  • The lemon juice is essential; it's the difference between a one-note soup and one that tastes bright and alive on your tongue.
03 -
  • If your carrots are particularly thick, slice them thinner than you'd normally think necessary so they cook evenly and blend into a truly silky texture.
  • Keep the pot covered while simmering so the vegetables don't dry out and the steam does the work of cooking everything through gently.
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