Carrot Ginger Soup (Printable version)

Vibrant, silky blend of sweet carrots and zesty fresh ginger for a comforting, healthy bowl ready in 45 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 2.2 lbs 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
13 - Coconut cream or yogurt

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes.
02 - Add garlic and ginger; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in carrots and potato. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20–25 minutes until carrots and potato are tender.
05 - Use an immersion blender or transfer in batches to a countertop blender to puree the soup until smooth.
06 - Add water to adjust the consistency as desired. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
07 - Ladle into bowls. Garnish with fresh coriander or parsley and a swirl of coconut cream or yogurt if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way ginger cuts through the natural sweetness of carrots makes each spoonful feel balanced and bright
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like something from a restaurant that takes reservations
  • You can make it ahead and the flavors actually get better overnight
02 -
  • Hot soup expands rapidly in blenders, never fill more than halfway and vent that lid
  • Grating ginger on a microplane catches the fibers while releasing all the juice, squeezing the pulp after grating gives you even more flavor
  • The lemon juice is not optional, it cuts the sweetness and makes all the flavors pop
03 -
  • Use the sharpest knife you have for the ginger, a dull knife will slip on the fibrous skin
  • If your carrots seem particularly large or old, taste one raw before cooking and adjust your sweetener expectations accordingly
  • A small pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes wakes up the ginger without making it spicy
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