Creamy Thai Carrot Soup with Basil

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4.8

840 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    224 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Soup

  • Cuisine

    Thai, Vegan

Creamy Thai Carrot Soup with Basil

Thai-inspired, 8-ingredient, 30-minute carrot soup that’s creamy, vegan + gluten-free, perfectly sweet and spicy, and so delicious.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbsp coconut or olive oil
  • 1/2 large yellow onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (diced)
  • 1 pound carrots (scrubbed or peeled // chopped // 1 pound yields ~4 cups)
  • 1 healthy pinch each salt and pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup creamy or crunchy salted natural peanut butter (use less for a less intense PB flavor)
  • 2 tsp Chili garlic sauce (use less for less spice)

FOR TOPPING/SERVING (optional)

  • Fresh basil, cilantro, or mint
  • Full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream
  • Brown sugar, maple syrup, or agave nectar (sub honey if not vegan)
  • Sriracha hot sauce
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Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Dice onion and garlic. Add to pot with 1 Tbsp coconut or olive oil (or nonstick spray). Add carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Season with a healthy pinch each salt and pepper, then add vegetable broth and water and stir.
  4. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until veggies are tender (test by cutting a larger piece of carrot in half – it should cut with ease).
  5. Transfer to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth and creamy. (Cover with a towel in case your lid leaks any soup while blending.)
  6. Add peanut butter and chili garlic sauce to the blender and blend to combine, using a ‘puree’ or ‘liquify’ setting if you have it.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. For a touch of added sweetness, add a Tbsp or so of brown sugar, maple syrup, or agave nectar (or honey if not vegan). Add more chili garlic sauce for more heat.
  8. Serve immediately with fresh basil or herbs of choice. A drizzle of coconut milk will add a creamy, sweet touch. Serve with sriracha for extra heat.

Notes

  • *Nutrition information is a rough estimate.*Note: you can learn about the Thai-inspired origins of sriracha and peanut sauce here and here.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1bowl Calories 224 (11%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 7.1g (14%) Fat 14.6g (22%) Saturated Fat 2.2g (11%) Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 239mg (10%) Fiber 5.7g (23%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 224 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 224 11%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 7.1g 14%
Fat 14.6g 22%
Saturated Fat 2.2g 11%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 239mg 10%
Fiber 5.7g 23%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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