Description
Carrot soup is a creamy, vibrant dish that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. With its rich flavors of fresh carrots, aromatic spices, and a hint of coconut milk, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. Perfect for cozy nights or elegant gatherings, this easy-to-make soup can be customized to suit your taste. Whether served hot or cold, each spoonful offers a delightful balance of sweetness and savory notes that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped fresh carrots
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by peeling and chopping the carrots into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sauté the onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped carrots and pour in enough vegetable broth to cover them (approximately 4 cups).
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer, covering the pot for about 20 minutes or until carrots are fork-tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender (leave some chunks if preferred).
- Stir in the coconut milk and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg