Carrot Soup with Ginger and Turmeric
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
185 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Carrot Soup with Ginger and Turmeric
Description
Carrot Soup with Ginger and Turmeric starts with sautéing onion, celery, carrots, and sweet potato in oil to soften and develop flavor. Ginger and turmeric are added early to infuse the base with their signature warmth and earthiness. Fresh orange juice brightens the soup, balancing the spices and natural sweetness of the vegetables. The mixture simmers in vegetable or chicken broth until tender, then is pureed until smooth and creamy.
The soup carries a silky texture enhanced by blending and optional coconut milk, which adds subtle richness. It offers gentle spice notes from ginger and turmeric complemented by citrus brightness. The topping options, such as toasted pistachios, croutons, and fresh herbs like thyme or parsley, introduce contrasting textures and layers of flavor when served.
This carrot soup is well suited as a comforting starter or light meal. It pairs effectively with bread or can be dressed with toppings to customize texture. The recipe emphasizes a balance of sweetness, warmth, and freshness with versatile garnish options to suit preference.
Practical tips include using extra carrots if skipping sweet potato, leaving carrot peels on if desired, and careful blending to avoid hot splashes. The soup can be thinned with broth or coconut milk if needed, and it stores well refrigerated for several days or frozen for months.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 2 pounds carrot peeled and chopped
- 1 medium sweet potato peeled and chopped
- 1- inch ginger fresh peeled and minced or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1- inch Turmeric fresh peeled and minced or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 orange freshly squeezed
- 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth, plus more if needed
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Toppings (optional)
- coconut milk toasted pistachios
- red chili flakes
- croutons
- pistachios
- parsley fresh herbs
- thyme
- basil
Instructions
- In a soup pot or Dutch, oven heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots and sweet potatoes and saute, stirring frequently for about 4 minutes.
- Add the ginger and turmeric and saute for another 3 minutes or until the onions are translucent and the vegetables look bright and glossy.
- Add the freshly squeezed orange juice and the broth. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 - 25 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. (or puree in batches in a blender or food processor). If using a regular blender or food processor, return the soup to the pot. Keep the soup on low heat and add the coconut milk. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper. Simmer for 5 additional minutes.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra coconut milk (optional), toasted pistachios (optional) and bread croutons (optional)
Notes
- Use additional carrots if omitting sweet potato for a carrot-only soup.
- Carrot peels can be left on for added fiber and color if preferred.
- Carefully blend hot soup by holding the blender lid down with a towel to prevent steam escape and splattering.
- Adjust soup thickness by adding extra broth or coconut milk after blending.
- Stored properly, the soup keeps in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freezes for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 1048mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 602mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 25835IU | 517% |
| Vitamin C | 21.7mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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