Gingery Carrot Soup
Warm, vibrant, and irresistibly comforting, Gingery Carrot Soup is the perfect blend of healthful ingredients and bold flavors. Featuring tender carrots simmered with fresh ginger, garlic, and zesty lemon juice, this velvety soup is a true celebration of natural ingredients. A touch of optional coconut milk adds a luxurious creaminess, while the fresh herb garnish provides the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and packed with immune-boosting benefits. Whether served as a light appetizer or a cozy main dish, this soup is guaranteed to brighten your table and your taste buds. Perfect for meal prep or a simple weeknight dinner, it’s a must-try for soup lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1.5 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup coconut milk (optional, for creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots to the pot and stir to combine.
Pour in the vegetable broth, ensuring the carrots are fully submerged.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the carrots are completely tender.
Turn off the heat and carefully blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender, or in batches using a countertop blender (be cautious about blending hot liquids).
Stir in the coconut milk (if using) for added creaminess.
Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.6 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.5 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5093 mg | 221% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.4 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.3 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.9 g | ||
| Protein | 27.4 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 427 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 4422 mg | 94% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
