Last updated on September 27th, 2017 at 05:44 pm
This immune boosting Ginger and Turmeric Carrot Soup is simple and easy to make. Sweet potato and freshly squeezed orange juice brighten up the flavor. Finished with a bit of coconut milk to add creaminess!
I absolutely, positively love this Carrot Soup. It’s truly a nourishing-for-the-body-nurturing- for-the-soul type of comfort in a bowl.
This Ginger and Turmeric Carrot Soup is easy to make and at the same time the complexity of flavors make for a very exciting dish. This is not a plain boring soup by any means.
When developing this recipe, my idea was to use only carrots (and you can if you wish) but I saw a very lonely sweet potato hanging out in my kitchen and I decided to incorporate it into the soup. I think the distinct sweetness of the sweet potato added a whole other layer of flavor and texture. I also used freshly squeezed orange juice to add to the natural sweetness and to brighten up the soup.
Ginger and Turmeric Carrot Soup
Both ginger and turmeric have been used for centuries in cooking and are also well known for their medicinal healing properties.
Some of the Known Benefits of Ginger are:
- Antioxidant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Supports Digestion
- Boosts immune system
- Anti-fungal
- Heals ulcers
- Assists with weight loss
- Improves diabetes
- Reduces pain
Some of the Known Benefits of Turmeric are:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-depressant
- Anti-coagulant
- Reduces heartburn and upset stomach
- Promotes repair to stem cells in the brain
- Improves joint pain
Kathy’s Notes
- If you don’t have coconut oil handy, you can use olive oil or avocado oil
- I don’t recommend using commercially processed orange juice for this recipe (the sugar content is too high and you may end up with a very sweet soup). Freshly squeezed is best!
- I added toasted pistachios as a garnish for a little crunch. You can use almonds or omit the nuts altogether.
- I topped the soup with homemade croutons because my kids love them. They add some playfulness and decadence – because of course I saute the little pieces of bread in butter! Yes, butter!! This is optional of course, but its “bread saute in freakin’ butter” enough said!
- Love soups as much as I do? Check these out:
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
Black Bean Soup with Chipotle Crema
Italian Tomato Tortellini Soup
Potato Corn Chowder (Slow Cooker)
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- 2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 celery stalk chopped
- 2 pounds carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 small to medium sweet potato peeled and chopped
- 1- inch piece ginger peeled and minced (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1- inch piece turmeric peeled and minced (or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric)
- Juice of 1 orange
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth plus more if needed
- Salt to taste
- ¾ cup coconut milk
- For garnish:
- Coconut milk optional
- ½ cup pistachios toasted (optional)
- bread croutons optional
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In a large saucepan, melt the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots and sweet potatoes and sauté, stirring frequently for about 4 minutes. Add the ginger and turmeric and sauté for another 3 minutes or until the onions are translucent and the vegetables look bright and glossy. Add the freshly squeezed orange juice and stir. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Simmer for about 25 -30 minutes or until the carrots and sweet potato are tender.
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Using an immersion blender, puree the soup (or puree in batches in a blender or food processor). Keep the soup on low heat and add the coconut milk and season with salt. Simmer for 5 more minutes. You can add extra broth to thin up the soup if desire.
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Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra coconut milk (optional), toasted pistachios (optional) and bread croutons (optional)
Things You May Need
Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Ground Turmeric Root
Ground Ginger Root
Coconut Milk
Immersion Hand Blender
I LOVE carrot soup! It’s so sweet and tasty… I’ve never tried adding ginger and turmeric though. This is an awesome idea!
Thank you Sarah!
I enjoy carrot or squash soup. I never thought about adding the turmeric. It sounds so delicious and warming to the soul.
Definitely very nourishing! Thank you Tina Marie
That is one very beautiful soup! All those veggies and coconut milk too – I’m in heaven! Our family uses turmeric quite often – not just for the added health benefits you’ve listed, but also for the earthy, warm taste. Great dish!
Thank you Byron ! Turmeric has an amazing taste and the color makes me so happy!!!
First off, gorgeous photos. The bright orange really compliments the blue towel fabulously. Secondly, this soup sounds incredible. I love the combo of flavors here and love the garnish of croutons and pistachios. Looking forward to trying this soup soon!
Awww thank you so much!! Great ingredients make for a great bowl of comfort!
I’ve never had carrot soup but I definitely need to try it! This one looks simple and so healthy.
No, this soup is not boring at all! It looks fantastic. I’m a huge fan of turmeric and I usually just prepare turmeric golden milk. I’m excited to have it in soup! Plus coconut? Yum.
Thank you Jolina! A must try for sure!!
I can’t believe I’ve never made carrot soup. Definitely need to try this one. Love that it has turmeric and ginger in the recipe since I’m always looking for ways to add that. Can never have enough soup recipes this time of year.
Absolutely! It has so much flavor! You will love it!
I simply love your ingredients in this soup. The touch of citrus is the perfect finish. I can’t resist soup. It doesn’t matter whether it is hot outside or not. I can’t wait to make this!! Thank you! I’ve been looking for more recipes with turmeric.
Thank you!!! Turmeric is so good for you as well as ginger. Lots of great things going on in this soup!
I love the combination of oranges, carrots, turmeric and ginger! It’s such a healthy and refreshing soup especially when I’m trying to watch what I eat. I’ve never added the pistachios with the soup but it really sounds terrific! I’ll make it this week and report back!
Thank you
I love soup, it’s one of the few things I like about winter. This one sounds quite flavorful.
I made carrot soup for the first time ever last week with ginger and it was so good! GOtta try it with turmeric too.
You will love it!! Thank you
This is such a soul warming soup with all the vegetables and the coconut milk. We use a lot of turmeric in Indian cooking and it is nice to see turmeric in the soup recipe. Fresh turmeric has such a pleasant flavor.
Indeed! and I love Indian food!!
This is certainly the best soup for winter as everywhere around me everyone seems to have caught some nasty bug! Love the freshness added by the orange juice!
Thank you!
That’s one bowl of goodness:) like the ingredients and color of the soup!
Thank you
This sounds so good – I would probably add a few chilies in adobo because we like things spicy around here. Soup like this is such a good way to get in an extra serving of veggies!