Description
This comforting and creamy Carrot Soup is a healthy and flavorful option for a light meal. With aromatic spices and a hint of coconut milk, it’s a delicious way to enjoy the goodness of carrots.
Ingredients
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For the Carrot Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ pounds carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish:
- ½ cup coconut milk or heavy cream (optional for creaminess)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté Onion: Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add Garlic: Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Cook Carrots: Add carrots, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add Broth: Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 20–25 minutes until carrots are tender.
- Blend: Remove from heat, blend the soup until smooth.
- Stir in Coconut Milk: Add coconut milk or cream, adjust seasoning, and reheat if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
- For added depth of flavor, roast the carrots before simmering.
- This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Serve with crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Blending
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
