Description
A warm, creamy and flavorful soup made with carrots, ginger, and curry spices—perfect for a comforting and healthy meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1.5 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, ginger, curry powder, cumin, and coriander; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the carrots and vegetable broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until carrots are tender.
- Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth (or transfer to a blender in batches).
- Stir in the coconut milk and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes if needed, then serve hot, garnished with cilantro if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute coconut milk with cream or a dairy-free alternative if preferred.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes.
- This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg