Name: Creamy Carrot Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 lbs carrots, peeled and chopped (5 1/2 cups); 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium); 3/4 cup chopped celery (2 ribs); 1 tbsp peeled and chopped fresh ginger; 2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves); 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper; 6 to 7 cups vegetable broth; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup canned coconut milk or half and half; 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; Minced parsley, for garnish (optional)

Description

This creamy and vibrant Carrot Soup is made with fresh carrots, earthy spices, coconut milk, and a hint of ginger, honey, and lemon. It’s the perfect comfort food, packed with vitamins and flavor—ideal for using up those extra carrots in the fridge!

Ingredients

For the Soup:

2 tbsp olive oil
2 lbs carrots, peeled and chopped (5 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium)
3/4 cup chopped celery (2 ribs)
1 tbsp peeled and chopped fresh ginger
2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves)
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
6 to 7 cups vegetable broth
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup canned coconut milk or half and half
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
Minced parsley, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Sauté Vegetables:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion, and celery and sauté for 10 minutes, until softened.
Add Spices:
- Add ginger, garlic, paprika, cumin, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper to the pot. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
Simmer:
- Pour in 6 cups vegetable broth, season with salt and pepper to taste, and bring the soup to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the carrots are very tender. Stir halfway through.
Blend the Soup:
- Remove the soup from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth. Add up to 1 more cup of broth if you prefer a thinner soup (rewarm soup if necessary).
Finish the Soup:
- Stir in coconut milk, honey, and lemon juice (or swirl coconut milk into individual servings).
Serve:
- Serve the soup warm, garnished with minced parsley if desired.

Notes

For extra richness, you can add more coconut milk or half and half.

Adjust the sweetness with more honey or maple syrup if preferred.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 180 kcal
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 650 mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg