This comforting ginger carrot soup is a perfect blend of flavors and textures. It's made with fresh carrots, ginger, and a few other simple ingredients to create a hearty and healthy soup that will warm you up from the inside. The ginger adds a zing of spice, while the carrots bring a natural sweetness. Serve this soup as a starter or a main course for a satisfying and nourishing meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Directions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onions, garlic, and ginger to the pot. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the carrots and turmeric to the pot. Stir well to coat the carrots in the turmeric.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot and stir in the coconut milk. Heat over medium-low heat until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Interesting Facts
Ginger has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties, including reducing inflammation and aiding digestion.
Carrots are a great source of beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body and is important for vision health.