Curried Carrot & Coconut Soup
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Curried Carrot & Coconut Soup
Description
The recipe begins by gently cooking diced onion, sliced carrots, and grated ginger in butter alongside ground cumin, turmeric, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper. This combination builds layers of aromatic flavor. Once the vegetables soften, chicken broth is added and the mixture is simmered until carrots are tender.
After cooking, the soup is pureed with an immersion blender to a velvety smooth consistency. Coconut milk is stirred in along with lime juice, which adds brightness and balances the richness from the butter and coconut. The final texture is creamy and silky, with savory, herbal, and subtly spicy notes across the palate. Fresh cilantro and lime wedges served alongside add freshness and acidity.
This soup is suited for cool weather or when you want a nourishing vegetable puree that offers warmth and comfort. It can be a starter or a light main course when paired with bread or salad.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ onion diced, sweet yellow
- ¾ lb carrot about 5 large, peeled and cut into coins
- 1 tsp ginger peeled and grated, fresh
- ¼ tsp cumin ground
- ¼ tsp Turmeric ground
- ¼ tsp ground coriander
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- salt to taste, sea salt and freshly cracked
- black pepper to taste, sea salt and freshly cracked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup coconut milk unsweetened
- lime juice from half plus more wedges for serving
- cilantro chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, fresh ginger, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cayenne, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
- Cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes.
- Add the stock, making sure there is enough to cover the vegetables.
- Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat cover with a lid and simmer on low for 30 minutes, or until carrots are very tender.
- Blend the mixture with an immersion blender very well.
- Add the coconut milk and the juice from half a lime, then puree with the immersion blender until silky and creamy. Side note: Add more broth or coconut milk if it's too thick.
- Taste and season with additional salt if needed. Serve with lime wedges and fresh cilantro. Enjoy!
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