Carrot Ginger Velvety Soup (Printable)

Velvety smooth soup combining sweet carrots and aromatic fresh ginger in 45 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1.5 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced

→ Aromatics

05 - 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated

→ Liquids

06 - 4 cups vegetable broth, gluten-free
07 - 1 cup coconut milk, optional

→ Seasoning

08 - 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

# How-To:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add sliced carrots and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 to 25 minutes until carrots are very tender.
05 - Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth, or transfer in batches to a countertop blender.
06 - Stir in coconut milk if using, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Warm gently for 2 to 3 minutes, adjusting seasoning as needed.
07 - Ladle into bowls and serve hot, garnished with coconut milk drizzle or fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like you spent all day tending to it
  • The combination hits that perfect balance between comforting and refreshing
02 -
  • Blending hot soup requires caution, never fill a countertop blender more than halfway and remove the center cap to let steam escape
  • The soup thickens as it cools, so its okay if it seems slightly thinner than you want when hot
03 -
  • Grate the ginger against the grain to get those long fibers out before adding it to the pot
  • Make a double batch and freeze half, it reheats beautifully and saves you on busy nights
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