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Creamy Thai Carrot Soup with Basil
4.8 from 476 votes

Creamy Thai Carrot Soup with Basil

This Creamy Thai Carrot Soup blends pureed carrots with peanut butter and chili garlic sauce for a velvety smooth texture and a subtle kick of heat. The inclusion of garlic, onions, and vegetable broth cook together to create a flavorful base, enriched further by the creamy consistency of peanut butter. It can be customized with additional spices and served with fresh herbs like basil, cilantro, or mint for brightness.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 224 kcal
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Thai, Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil or olive oil
  • 1/2 large yellow onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (diced)
  • 1 pound carrot scrubbed or peeled // chopped // 1 pound yields ~4 cups
  • 1 healthy pinch salt
  • 1 healthy pinch black pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy, salted natural, use less for a less intense peanut butter flavor
  • 2 tsp Chili garlic sauce (use less for less spice)
FOR TOPPING/SERVING (optional)
  • basil or cilantro or mint, fresh
  • coconut milk full-fat or coconut cream
  • brown sugar sub honey if not vegan, or maple syrup or agave nectar
  • sriracha hot sauce

Instructions

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  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

  • The peanut butter flavor can be adjusted by using less for a milder taste.
  • Fresh herbs such as basil, cilantro, or mint add brightness when served.
  • Sweeten to taste with brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar as preferred.
  • Use an immersion blender or regular blender carefully to achieve smooth soup texture without spills.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 224

% 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.