Carrot Ginger Soup (Printable Version)

Velvety blend of sweet carrots and fresh ginger, perfect for a comforting lunch or elegant starter.

# 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

# How To Make It:

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; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add sliced carrots and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to distribute heat evenly.
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. Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth, or transfer to a countertop blender in batches.
06 - Stir in coconut milk if using, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Warm gently for 2 to 3 minutes, adjusting seasoning to taste.
07 - Pour into bowls and serve hot, garnished with coconut milk drizzle or fresh herbs as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you'd expect, leaving you with a restaurant-quality soup in under an hour.
  • The flavor deepens with every sip, thanks to the interplay between carrot sweetness and ginger's quiet punch.
  • It's endlessly forgiving—you can make it creamier, lighter, spicier, or exactly how you feel on any given day.
02 -
  • Don't skip the step of sautéing the aromatics first—rushing straight to the carrots leaves you with soup that tastes flat and one-dimensional.
  • The lemon juice at the end is non-negotiable; it's the difference between a nice soup and one that tastes like it was made with care and intention.
03 -
  • Buy carrots that are firm and brightly colored; older carrots will make the soup taste tired before it even starts.
  • Grate the ginger fresh instead of using jarred—the difference in flavor is immediate and worth the thirty seconds of effort.
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