Description
Warm up on chilly evenings with this velvety carrot soup, a delightful blend of sweet roasted carrots and aromatic spices. This comforting dish is not only easy to prepare but also bursting with flavor, making it the perfect centerpiece for any occasion. Enjoy a bowl that wraps you in cozy goodness while satisfying your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop the carrots, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add diced onion, cooking until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add carrots and spices: Incorporate chopped carrots along with ginger and cumin; sauté for 2 minutes.
- Pour broth & simmer: Add vegetable broth to cover the vegetables. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until carrots are tender.
- Blend until smooth: Remove from heat and blend using an immersion blender or transfer to a regular blender. Blend until silky smooth; stir in coconut milk.
- Season & serve: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or croutons if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg