Carrot Ginger Soup (Printable Version)

Sweet carrots meet warming ginger in this velvety, comforting bowl. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free friendly.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1.5 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced

→ Aromatics

05 - 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated

→ Liquids

06 - 4 cups vegetable broth, gluten-free
07 - 1 cup coconut milk, optional

→ Seasoning

08 - 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add sliced carrots and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 to 25 minutes until carrots are very tender.
05 - Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or transfer to a countertop blender in batches.
06 - Stir in coconut milk if using, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Warm gently for 2 to 3 minutes, adjusting seasoning as needed.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with a drizzle of coconut milk or fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you'd expect, leaving you with a warming bowl in under an hour.
  • The ginger sneaks up on you in the best way, heating your chest from the inside without any harshness.
  • It's naturally gentle on the body but still manages to feel indulgent and intentional.
02 -
  • Don't skip the lemon juice; it's the difference between a nice soup and one people actually remember.
  • If your carrots smell even slightly off or look dried out, they'll taste bitter no matter what you do, so choose the brightest ones you can find.
03 -
  • Buy carrots that still feel firm and smell earthy; they'll reward you with better flavor than anything soft or sitting around.
  • Ginger loses its punch quickly, so grate it fresh right before you use it rather than preparing it ahead of time.
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