Description
This vegan carrot soup with ginger is a warm, nutritious, and flavorful dish. The natural sweetness of carrots pairs perfectly with the subtle spice of ginger, making it a comforting and healthy meal. Dairy-free, gluten-free, and easy to prepare in under an hour!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Optional garnishes: fresh herbs, roasted seeds, drizzle of coconut milk
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Peel and chop the carrots, dice the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant. Stir in the grated ginger and cook for another minute.
- Cook the carrots: Add the chopped carrots to the pot and mix with the aromatics.
- Simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until the carrots are tender.
- Blend the soup: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or blend in batches using a standard blender.
- Add creaminess: Stir in the coconut milk, adjusting consistency with additional broth if needed.
- Season and finish: Add salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs, roasted seeds, or a drizzle of coconut milk.
Notes
- Spicy kick: Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Protein boost: Stir in cooked lentils or chickpeas.
- Herbal touch: Use fresh cilantro, parsley, or thyme.
- Citrusy twist: Substitute lemon juice with orange juice for a sweeter note.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan, Healthy
Keywords: Vegan carrot soup Carrot ginger soup Dairy-free soup Healthy carrot soup Easy vegan soup