Description
Carrot soup is a delightful blend of sweetness and earthy flavors, perfect for warming your soul on chilly days. This creamy, vibrant dish combines fresh carrots with aromatic spices, creating a nourishing bowl that is as comforting as it is delicious. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can whip up this wholesome soup in no time. Serve it with crusty bread or crackers for the ultimate cozy meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the chopped carrots and ground ginger; stir to coat with oil and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth until the veggies are fully covered. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until the carrots are tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or by transferring to a standard blender in batches.
- Return the blended soup to the pot, stir in coconut milk, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving warm with crusty bread or crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For a zesty kick, substitute ground ginger with fresh ginger. Customize your soup by incorporating herbs like thyme or cilantro. To make it dairy-free without coconut milk, blend in soaked cashews or white beans.