Carrot Ginger Soup (Printable)

A vibrant, silky blend of sweet carrots and zesty ginger for a comforting, healthy bowl ready in 45 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 2.2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated

→ Liquids

07 - 4 cups vegetable broth
08 - 1 cup water

→ Seasonings and Garnishes

09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
12 - Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped for garnish
13 - Coconut cream or yogurt for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, approximately 4 minutes.
02 - Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot. Cook while stirring frequently for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in sliced carrots and diced potato. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally to incorporate with aromatics.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 to 25 minutes until carrots and potato are tender.
05 - Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth, or transfer in batches to a countertop blender for processing.
06 - Add water to achieve desired consistency. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh coriander or parsley. Top with a swirl of coconut cream or yogurt if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and creamy without a drop of cream, which feels like getting away with something delicious.
  • The ginger brings a gentle warmth that sneaks up on you, making this soup feel both comforting and energizing at once.
02 -
  • Don't skip the simmering time even though you're impatient; those extra minutes let the carrots soften completely so your soup becomes truly silky, not gritty.
  • Fresh ginger makes all the difference, but taste it as you go because everyone's ginger has a different intensity depending on the season and where it came from.
03 -
  • An immersion blender changes everything; it lets you control the texture exactly and makes cleanup effortless compared to transferring hot soup in batches.
  • Taste and season as you go rather than all at once at the end—it teaches you how flavors build and helps you trust your own judgment.
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