Description
Warm comfort meets healing power in this anti-inflammatory ginger & turmeric carrot soup, blending earthy spices with silky smooth vegetables. Health-conscious diners will savor each spoonful of nourishing goodness that soothes and revitalizes from the first taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (400 milliliters/14 ounces) coconut milk
Aromatics and Spices:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder (or 1 tablespoon fresh turmeric, grated)
- ½ teaspoon cumin (optional, for extra depth of flavor)
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (enhances turmeric absorption)
Cooking and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or coconut oil)
- Juice of ½ lemon (for brightness)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over moderate temperature, creating a foundation for flavor development.
- Gently transform chopped onions into a translucent, softened state, releasing their sweet aromatics.
- Introduce minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, and vibrant turmeric, allowing the spices to bloom and intensify their fragrant qualities.
- Incorporate sliced carrots, vegetable broth, seasonings of salt, ground black pepper, and optional cumin into the pot.
- Allow the liquid to reach a robust boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, letting vegetables soften and meld their flavors for approximately 20 minutes.
- Transform the mixture into a silky-smooth puree using an immersion blender or carefully transferring to a standard blender, ensuring a consistent, creamy texture.
- Enhance the soup’s richness by stirring in luxurious coconut milk and brightening with a splash of tangy lemon juice, tasting and adjusting seasonings as needed.
- Serve the vibrant orange soup in individual bowls, garnishing with delicate fresh cilantro leaves, crunchy pumpkin seeds, or a graceful drizzle of coconut milk for added visual and textural appeal.
Notes
- Swap chicken or vegetable broth for bone broth to boost protein and enhance anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Use a high-powered blender for ultra-silky smooth texture, removing any potential fiber chunks.
- Roast carrots beforehand to intensify their natural sweetness and develop deeper caramelized flavor profiles.
- Customize for dietary needs by using dairy-free coconut milk and ensuring all ingredients are gluten-free and vegan-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg