Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup
A smooth and flavorful soup combining fresh carrots, ginger, and cream for a comforting and vibrant dish.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 600 g carrots (washed, peeled, sliced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 20 g fresh ginger (peeled and grated)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 700 ml vegetable broth
- 100 ml cream (or coconut milk)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- a pinch turmeric (for color)
- to taste lemon juice (for brightness)
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables: wash, peel, slice carrots; dice onion, mince garlic, grate ginger.
- Cook aromatics: melt butter with olive oil, sauté onion until golden, add garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add carrots, season with salt, pepper, and turmeric if using. Cook briefly.
- Pour in broth, simmer until carrots are soft. Blend until smooth, stir in cream.
- Adjust seasoning, add lemon juice if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For a richer flavor, roast the carrots before adding to the soup.