This creamy and delicious carrot soup is the perfect comfort food on a chilly day. Made with fresh carrots, onions, garlic, and spices, this soup is bursting with flavor. It is also incredibly easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients. Serve it as a starter or as a main course with some crusty bread for a hearty meal. This carrot soup is sure to warm you up and satisfy your taste buds!
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Directions
- In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic and sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Add the chopped carrots, ground cumin, and ground ginger to the pot. Stir well to coat the carrots with the spices.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
- Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the coconut milk and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat the soup through.
- Serve the carrot soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is important for maintaining good vision and a healthy immune system.
Carrot soup can be easily customized by adding spices like turmeric, nutmeg, or cinnamon to give it a unique flavor twist.
The addition of coconut milk to this soup gives it a rich and creamy texture, without the need for dairy.