Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup
A cozy, velvety soup made with earthy carrots and zesty ginger, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Carrots, chopped
- 2 inches Fresh Ginger, minced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 4 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Cream
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables by washing and peeling the carrots, then chopping them into 1-inch pieces. Finely chop the onions and garlic, and mince the ginger.
- Sauté your aromatics in a large pot with olive oil over medium heat. Add onions first, cooking until translucent, then add garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add the chopped carrots and broth to the pot. Season with salt and pepper, bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes until the carrots are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches in a countertop blender.
- Stir in the cream, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Serve the soup warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
You can substitute cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free option or add spices for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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