Carrot Ginger Soup (Printable version)

Silky smooth carrot and ginger soup with natural sweetness and gentle warmth. Ready in 45 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1.5 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced

→ Aromatics

05 - 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated

→ Liquids

06 - 4 cups vegetable broth, gluten-free
07 - 1 cup coconut milk, optional

→ Seasoning

08 - 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add sliced carrots and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 to 25 minutes until carrots are very tender.
05 - Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to purée until smooth, or transfer in batches to a countertop blender.
06 - Stir in coconut milk if using, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Warm gently for 2 to 3 minutes, adjusting seasoning to taste.
07 - Ladle into bowls and serve hot, optionally garnished with coconut milk drizzle or fresh herbs.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour, perfect for when you want something warm without the fuss.
  • The natural sweetness of carrots means you barely need any added sugar—your body knows this is good for you.
  • One pot, minimal cleanup, and it tastes like you spent all afternoon on it.
02 -
  • Blend in stages if needed; trying to force a blender too full will either splash hot soup everywhere or break your machine—neither is fun.
  • The lemon juice isn't optional—it's the secret that transforms a good soup into one people ask for the recipe to.
03 -
  • If your ginger is particularly fibrous, grate it finely or even blend it separately before adding—no one wants surprise strings in their soup.
  • Prep your vegetables while the broth is coming up to temperature; it sounds obvious, but it keeps the whole process flowing without rushed moments.
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