Carrot Ginger Soup Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
314 kcal
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
North American
Carrot Ginger Soup Recipe
Description
This carrot ginger soup begins by sautéing onions until translucent, then cooking ginger and garlic briefly to release their aroma. Chopped carrots and turmeric are combined with vegetable stock and simmered until the carrots soften completely. Pureeing the soup creates a smooth base, which is enriched with coconut milk for creamy texture and lime juice for acidity and freshness.
The turmeric adds an earthy warmth and vibrant color, while the ginger provides spicy brightness. The soup can be served with chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of nuts such as cashews, almonds, or peanuts, adding contrasting crunch and nutty notes. It suits light lunches or starters where warm, spiced yet refreshing soups are desired.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons ginger chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 lb carrot chopped
- 2 teaspoons Turmeric ground
- 4 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock
- 15 ounce coconut milk can
- lime about 1 tablespoon, juice from half lime
- salt to taste, sea salt
- black pepper to taste, sea salt
- cilantro optional toppings; chopped (cilantro and cashews, almonds, peanuts
- cashews
- almonds
- peanuts
Instructions
- Heat the coconut oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the carrots, turmeric, and stock to the pot. Raise the heat to high and bring the pot to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
- Blend the soup (either in batches in a blender or using an immersion blender) then add the coconut milk and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper then serve with any or all of the optional toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 cups | |
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 582mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1083mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 37899IU | 758% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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