Carrot Ginger Soup
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A warming and smooth pureed soup perfect for cooler weather, featuring fresh carrots and ginger.
- Author: Claire
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional garnish: swirl of cream or fresh herbs
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add chopped carrots and vegetable broth to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until carrots are very tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot, stir in salt and pepper. Heat through.
- Serve hot, with an optional swirl of cream or fresh herbs.
Notes
- For a thinner soup, add more vegetable broth.
- Adjust ginger amount to your preference.
- This soup is a great base for a healthy meal planning strategy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg