Description
Silky smooth carrot soup promises a comforting embrace of garden-fresh flavors, blending creamy textures with aromatic herbs. Nutritious and easy to prepare, this soul-warming dish delivers pure culinary bliss you’ll savor with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs carrots (about 6–7 medium), peeled and chopped
- 4 cups (950 ml) vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
- ½ cup (120 ml) coconut milk or heavy cream (optional, for creaminess)
- ½ tsp ground cumin (optional, for warmth)
- ½ tsp salt, more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Juice of ½ orange or lemon (optional, for brightness)
- Fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or dill) for garnish
Instructions
- Aromatics Infusion: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium flame. Gently sauté onions until translucent, then introduce garlic, ginger, and cumin, allowing their fragrances to bloom for a brief moment.
- Liquid Foundation: Introduce chopped carrots, seasoning with salt and pepper. Pour in broth, bringing the mixture to a vigorous boil before reducing to a gentle simmer. Cover and let the vegetables tenderize for approximately 20 minutes, ensuring they soften completely.
- Creamy Transformation: Utilize an immersion blender to transform the mixture into a silky-smooth consistency. If using a standard blender, transfer carefully in batches. Return the pureed soup to the pot, enriching it with coconut milk or cream. Brighten the flavor profile with a splash of citrus juice, stirring to integrate all elements seamlessly.
Notes
- Cut carrots into uniform pieces to ensure consistent cooking and a smooth texture throughout the soup.
- Add broth gradually to achieve desired thickness; you can always thin the soup with extra liquid if it becomes too dense.
- Toast cumin and ginger briefly before adding other ingredients to release their essential oils and intensify the aromatic profile.
- Substitute dairy cream with coconut milk for a vegan version, or use low-sodium broth for a heart-healthy alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg