Carrot Soup with Ginger and Turmeric

Name: Carrot Soup with Ginger and Turmeric
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon coconut oil, olive oil or vegetable oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 2 pounds carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 small/medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped; 1- inch piece fresh ginger peeled and minced or 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1- inch piece fresh turmeric, peeled and minced or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 orange, freshly squeezed; 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth, plus more if needed; Salt and ground black pepper to taste; ¾ cup coconut milk; For garnish (optional); Coconut milk; toasted pistachios; bread croutons

December 27, 2018 by Kathy 27 Comments

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This creamy Carrot Soup is made with fresh carrots, ginger, turmeric and a touch of coconut milk. This delicious and easy to make carrot soup recipe is vegan, dairy free and gluten free.

I am always looking for healthy soup recipes, especially during the cold winter months. This bright carrot soup is like sunshine in a bowl! Nurturing, comforting and incredibly aromatic.

This carrot soup recipe, is a great way to use that bag of carrots you’ve had sitting in your refrigerator’s produce drawer for a while (or is that just me?). Although this carrot soup can be made with just carrots, the recipe calls for a sweet potato. If you don’t have any sweet potatoes at home or if you prefer to only use carrots, just add 2 or 3 more carrots to the recipe and you’ll be good!

This creamy and velvety carrot soup is packed with vitamins and the immune boosting properties of ginger and turmeric. Both ginger and turmeric have been used for centuries in cooking and are also well known for their medicinal healing properties.

What is Ginger Good For?

Here are some of the known benefits of ginger:

Antioxidant
Anti-inflammatory
Supports Digestion
Boosts immune system
Anti-fungal
Heals ulcers
Assists with weight loss
Improves diabetes
Reduces pain
Help reduce motion sickness and nausea
Helps reduce morning sickness from pregnancy

What is Turmeric Good For?

Here are some of the known benefits of turmeric:

Anti-inflammatory
Anti-depressant
Anti-coagulant
Reduces heartburn and upset stomach
Promotes repair to stem cells in the brain
Improves joint pain
Improves brain function
May help prevent some forms of cancer

How To Make Carrot Soup with Ginger and Turmeric

In a pot saute chopped onions, celery, carrots and sweet potatoes (if using).
Add the ginger and turmeric and saute for a few minutes.
Add orange juice and broth. Freshly squeezed orange juice is best as it contains less sugar.
Simmer until the carrots and sweet potatoes are tender.
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until creamy and smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, pour the soup into a blender, close the lid and hold the lid down with a kitchen towel before turning it on. Since the soup is hot, the steam will try to escape. You want to hold the lid down or you risk a lid explosion and a big mess.
If using a regular blender, return the soup to the pot and add the coconut milk. Season to your taste with salt and pepper and simmer for about 5 minutes.

Kathy’s Notes

You can use fresh ginger or ground ginger for this carrot soup recipe. Both types have nutritional benefits. The same goes for the turmeric.
I topped this delicious creamy soup with toasted pistachios, homemade croutons and a little bit of coconut milk. Other garnish options are toasted almonds, plain yogurt, sour cream and granola.
Check these delicious soup recipes:
Thai Tom Yum Soup (Thai Hot and Sour Soup)
Black Bean Soup with Chipotle Crema
Slow Cooker Potato Corn Chowder
Cabbage Roll Soup

Things You May Need

Immersion Hand Blender
Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Ground Turmeric Root
Ground Ginger Root
Coconut Milk

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This creamy Carrot Soup is made with fresh carrots, ginger, turmeric and a touch of coconut milk. This delicious and easy to make carrot soup recipe is vegan, dairy free and gluten free.

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