Carrot Soup
Carrot soup is a cozy, comforting dish that brings warmth to any chilly day. This creamy blend of fresh carrots, fragrant spices, and coconut milk creates a vibrant and delicious bowl that’s perfect for warming up or impressing guests. Easy to prepare, this recipe is not only delightful in flavor but also visually appealing, making it an ideal addition to your dinner table. Serve it alongside crusty bread for a complete meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chopped fresh carrots
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant.
- Add chopped carrots and grated ginger; cook for about 5 minutes until the carrots begin to soften.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, bringing it to a gentle boil before reducing heat to simmer for 20 minutes until carrots are tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
- Return the blended soup to the pot, stir in coconut milk, cinnamon, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Heat gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg