Carrot Ginger Soup
A warm and flavorful soup combining sweet carrots with spicy ginger, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2.2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
Ginger
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
Liquids
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup water, as needed
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 lemon juice of 1/2 lemon
Garnish
- to taste Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped
- optional Coconut cream or yogurt, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent (~4 min).
- Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1 min until fragrant.
- Stir in carrots and potato; cook for 3-4 min.
- Pour in broth, bring to boil, then simmer 20-25 min until tender.
- Puree soup until smooth. Add water, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot, garnished with herbs and a swirl of coconut cream or yogurt if desired.
Notes
For a creamier texture, blend soup longer or add more coconut cream.