Carrot Coconut Soup (Printable)

Sweet carrots simmered in creamy coconut broth with aromatic spices for a velvety, warming bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 5 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 small potato, peeled and diced

→ Liquids

06 - 3 cups vegetable broth
07 - 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk

→ Spices & Seasoning

08 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

13 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
14 - Toasted coconut flakes
15 - Lime juice

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
02 - Add minced garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in carrots and potato, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add ground coriander, cumin, and chili flakes. Stir to coat vegetables evenly.
05 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until carrots and potato are very tender.
06 - Stir in coconut milk and heat through for 2-3 minutes without boiling.
07 - Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to purée until smooth, or carefully blend in batches using a countertop blender.
08 - Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice to desired flavor profile.
09 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro, toasted coconut flakes, or chili flakes as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It feels like a luxury meal but costs almost nothing to pull together from the pantry.
  • The velvety texture is so convincing you would swear there is heavy cream hidden in there.
02 -
  • Boiling the soup too hard after adding coconut milk can sometimes cause it to separate.
  • Blending hot liquids in a standard blender requires leaving the lid vent open to avoid a steam explosion.
03 -
  • An apple chopped and cooked with the carrots adds a natural sweetness that balances the ginger.
  • Always blend longer than you think you need to for that professional glossy finish.
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