Carrot Ginger Soup
Warm up with this delightful carrot ginger soup, where the sweetness of carrots meets the zesty kick of fresh ginger. This creamy dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also fills your home with a nostalgic aroma, perfect for cozy evenings or as an impressive starter for gatherings. Packed with nutrients, it’s a heartwarming experience meant to be savored and shared.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering/Blending
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups carrots, chopped (about 4 large carrots)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and peeling the carrots, then chop them into small pieces. Chop the onion and garlic as well.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté the onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped carrots, garlic, and ginger; cook until softened (around 7 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth to cover the veggies by about an inch. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or stand blender.
- Stir in coconut milk and season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat through before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg