Creamy Carrot Soup

Ingredients

• 1 kg carrots (Scrubbed and chopped; do not peel.)
• 1 large onion (Halved and sliced.)
• 2 garlic cloves (Smashed.)
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 960 ml vegetable stock (For a gluten-free soup, use stock with a certified gluten-free symbol.)
• 1 tsp ground cumin (Use up to 1½ tsp.)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon (Use up to 1½ tsp.)
• 0.75 tsp ground ginger
• 0.75 tsp sea salt
• 0.75 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 400 ml canned coconut milk (Add extra coconut milk for serving if desired.)
• fresh parsley (Optional; sprinkle over the soup for serving.)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the sliced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes, until softened but not browned.

3. 3

   Add the smashed garlic, ground cumin, cinnamon, ground ginger, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the chopped carrots, stir to coat them in the seasoned oil, and cook for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a boil.

6. 6

   Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the saucepan, and cook for 25 minutes, until the carrots are tender.

7. 7

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the coconut milk.

8. 8

   Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or another suitable blender.

9. 9

   Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning to your liking.

10. 10

    Return the soup to the heat and warm it through again. If it is too thick, add more stock or coconut milk.

11. 11

    Serve with extra coconut milk and an optional sprinkle of parsley.

Notes

The source states that the soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. The stated serving yield is 4–6 as a main course or 6–8 as a starter. The source does not specify an exact amount of extra stock or coconut milk for thinning or serving.

Nutrition per serving

• soup
• main
• starter
• vegan
• plant-based
• gluten-free
• dairy-free
• one-pot