Carrot Ginger Soup (Simple & Comforting!)

Hello, my chickpeas! Welcome to the first official recipe of 2023! We are still in the midst of soup season, so I decided that called for another cozy soup recipe. Today we are going to learn how to make my Carrot Ginger Soup!

Any good soup should bring cozy vibes, and this one absolutely does that. The carrots and ginger are packed with nutrition, with ginger adding a soothing kick for any sore throat. This one is great as a lighter dinner, but it could also be delicious in smaller portions as a side.

Let's get cooking!

Inspiration for Carrot Ginger Soup

Honestly, soups are some of my favorite recipes to publish. There's just something comforting about a warm bowl of soup that you know is packed with both nourishment and flavor! This particular recipe was born a few months ago when I accidentally ordered way more carrots than intended through instacart. Luckily I had some other delicious ingredients on hand, and this Carrot Ginger Soup was born!

I didn't have a super specific inspiration for this one, I was mostly just excited to pair these flavors together! This one is perfect for the new year - packed with veggies for anyone wanting to eat more plants, and perfectly cozy for soup season!

Ingredients

I aimed to make this recipe pretty simple, so it only requires a few ingredients (score!). Here is what we are working with today:

• Onion & garlic: most good soups start with these. They pack in lots of nutrients, and they really round out the flavors of our soup.
• Carrots and ginger: our stars today. This flavor combination really shines! Both of these ingredients are flavorful AND are high in nutrients (particularly antioxidants) - so it's a win win!
• Vegetable broth and coconut milk: the primary liquid portion of our soup today. The coconut milk makes this soup especially creamy and delicious.
• Orange juice: we add just a little bit of this to brighten up our flavors!

How to Make Carrot Ginger Soup

You know the drill. Keep scrolling for the full recipe, but here's what you're getting yourself into:

1. Sauté onion and carrots.
2. Stir in ginger and garlic, sauté a bit longer.
3. Add veggie broth.
4. Cover, bring to a boil, simmer for a while.
5. Blend her up.
6. Return to heat and add a few finishing touch ingredients.
7. Enjoy!

Tips & Tricks

Here are some thoughts on this Carrot Ginger Soup before you jump into the recipe.

• Please note that this recipe isn't huge - it makes about 3 servings. So if you are cooking for a bigger group you may want to double it!
• I love topping this soup with a little bit of coconut yogurt and some chives for a fresh pop! If your coconut yogurt is on the thicker side, mix it with some coconut milk to thin it out.
• This is a great soup to enjoy if you're feeling a little under the weather. The ginger feels nice on a sore throat, it's comforting but tastes fresh, and it doesn't take long to make. So keep this one in your back pocket next time you need a pick-me-up!
• This soup can be enjoyed as a light meal, or can be split into smaller servings as a side soup. I think it would pair nicely with my Pomegranate Wild Rice Salad or my Lemon Basil Orzo Salad!
• In the mood for more soups this soup season? Be sure to check out my Tomato Basil Soup and my Sweet Potato Kale Soup next!

Enjoy!

Carrot Ginger Soup

Delaney Marie

This soup is full of fresh flavor, is simple to make, and has so many good nutrients packed in! This can be enjoyed on its own as a lighter meal, or can be served along side a salad or other entree.

*Note that From Start to Finish is an estimate that includes 10 minutes for you to prep your ingredients, and 40 minutes for you to complete all of the steps in the recipe directions.

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From Start to Finish50 minutes mins

Servings3 servings

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 medium yellow onion - roughly chopped
• ▢ 1 pound carrots - roughly chopped
• ▢ 3 cloves garlic - minced
• ▢ 2 teaspoon ginger - finely diced
• ▢ 3 cups veggie broth
• ▢ 2 tablespoon fresh orange juice
• ▢ ½ cup coconut milk
• ▢ salt & pepper, to taste

Optional toppings:

• ▢ Coconut yogurt
• ▢ Chives - chopped

Instructions

• Bring a medium pot to med-high heat. Add a splash of water, your onion, and your carrots. Allow the onion and carrots to sauté for 6-7 minutes, adding more water as needed to prevent sticking.
• Add your ginger and garlic to the pot, allow to sauté for another minute (until ginger and garlic are fragrant).
• Add your vegetable broth to the pot. Give everything a stir, then cover the pot and bring to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, lower the temperature to medium and simmer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, the carrots should be very soft and very easily pierced with a fork. If they are not yet soft, allow the soup to continue to simmer until they are.
• Transfer the contents of the pot to a high powered blender and blend until smooth (alternatively, you could also use an immersion blender for this, though it likely will come out smoother with a high powered blender).
• Return the blended soup to the original pot and return to the heat. Add the orange juice, coconut milk, and salt & pepper. Stir to incorporate everything evenly. Allow to remain on the stove top until everything is evenly warmed through, and then remove from the stovetop.
• Serve and top with optional toppings if desired. Enjoy!

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