Description
Warming carrot soup with ginger and turmeric brings comfort and healing in one delightful bowl. Spices dance with creamy vegetables, creating a nourishing experience that connects your senses to pure, wholesome wellness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups (960 ml) vegetable broth
- 1 can (13 oz / 370 g) coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, chopped
Spices and Aromatics:
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking and Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add chopped onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they become soft and translucent.
- Introduce minced garlic, grated ginger, and ground turmeric to the pot. Sauté for 2 minutes, allowing spices to release their aromatic compounds and intensify flavors.
- Incorporate chopped carrots into the fragrant mixture. Stir and cook for 5 minutes, enabling vegetables to absorb the spice-infused base.
- Pour vegetable broth into the pot and increase heat to bring the liquid to a rolling boil. Immediately reduce temperature to a gentle simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until carrots reach a tender consistency when pierced with a fork.
- Transform the soup into a silky texture using an immersion blender. Alternatively, transfer soup in batches to a standard blender, processing until completely smooth and creamy.
- Enrich the soup by stirring in coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper according to personal preference. Warm through for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Ladle the soup into serving bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and a delicate swirl of coconut milk. Optional: Sprinkle red pepper flakes for a subtle heat kick.
Notes
- Boost nutrition by choosing organic carrots with vibrant orange color, ensuring maximum flavor and health benefits.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting ginger and turmeric quantities to suit personal taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Make soup more protein-rich by adding cooked quinoa, shredded chicken, or tofu cubes directly into the blended soup for extra substance.
- Transform into vegan-friendly recipe by using vegetable broth and coconut milk, which already align with plant-based dietary requirements.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg