Carrot Ginger Soup (Print Version)

Velvety soup combining sweet carrots and fresh ginger, ready in 45 minutes.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

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, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add sliced carrots and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to coat with oil.
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 to a blender in batches.
06 - Stir in coconut milk if using, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Warm gently for 2 to 3 minutes and adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Ladle into bowls and serve hot, garnished with a drizzle of coconut milk or fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you'd expect, and tastes like you've been simmering it all day.
  • The ginger adds a subtle warmth that makes you feel cared for without any heat at all.
  • Naturally dairy-free and gluten-free, so it works for nearly every table you serve it to.
02 -
  • Don't skip blending—the immersion blender is what transforms this from pleasant vegetable soup into something luxurious and cafe-worthy.
  • Fresh ginger is absolutely non-negotiable; the powdered version tastes bitter by comparison and will change the entire character of the soup.
03 -
  • Make a double batch and freeze half in glass containers—this soup reheats beautifully and becomes a quiet hero on evenings when you need something nourishing but don't have energy to cook.
  • If your blender struggles with hot soup, let it cool for five minutes first; a few degrees makes a difference in how smoothly it purees.
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