Carrot Ginger Soup (Printer-Friendly)

Vibrant, silky blend of sweet carrots and zesty ginger for a comforting, healthy bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 2.2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated

→ Liquids

07 - 4 cups vegetable broth
08 - 1 cup water

→ Seasonings & Garnishes

09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - Juice of ½ lemon
12 - Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped for garnish
13 - Coconut cream or yogurt for serving

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, approximately 4 minutes.
02 - Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring frequently for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in sliced carrots and diced potato. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 to 25 minutes until carrots and potato are fully tender.
05 - Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth, or carefully transfer in batches to a countertop blender and blend until desired consistency.
06 - Add water to reach desired consistency. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
07 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh coriander or parsley. Add a swirl of coconut cream or yogurt if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something that feels nourishing without the fuss.
  • The natural sweetness of carrots means you're not leaning on cream or heavy ingredients to make it taste luxurious.
  • It's adaptable enough to keep in your regular rotation but impressive enough to serve when friends drop by unexpectedly.
02 -
  • Don't skip blending completely smooth; a chunky carrot soup loses the silky mouthfeel that makes this recipe feel like more than the sum of its parts.
  • Taste the soup before seasoning because broth varies wildly in saltiness, and lemon juice affects how you perceive the other flavors.
03 -
  • If you don't have an immersion blender, a regular blender works perfectly; just let the soup cool enough that you're not nervous about the lid, and blend in small batches.
  • Ginger oxidizes quickly once grated, so grate it just before you cook rather than preparing it ahead; the flavor is noticeably brighter this way.
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