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Spiced Carrot soup

Sapana Behl
Easy Carrot and Ginger Soup recipe — smooth, flavorful, and full of nutrients. Perfect fall comfort food for cozy evenings and meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 2 People

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Hand Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 500 gm carrots roughly chopped
  • 1 white onion into chopped
  • 2 inch ginger cut into thin strips
  • 4 cups veg stock or water
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ginger powder
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • In a pot or pan melt butter.
  • Add chopped onto it and saute for a minute.
  • Now add ginger powder, coriander powder, salt, pepper, and paprika in it.
  • Stir and add chopped carrots. Cook for 2 minutes and add veg stock or water.
  • Cook covered for 40 minutes.
  • Once carrots are cooked. Slightly cool the soup and using a hand blender pulse the soup until pureed.
  • In another small pan add olive oil and fry the ginger strips.
  • Add the ginger strips into the soup. Season with more salt and pepper if desired.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • Consistency:
    For a creamier texture, blend the soup longer or add a splash of coconut milk, cream, or cashew paste before serving. For a lighter version, thin it with extra vegetable stock or water.
  • Flavor Boost:
    Roasting the carrots and onions before simmering adds a deep, caramelized flavor. Simply toss them with olive oil and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes.
  • Make-Ahead Friendly:
    This soup stores beautifully! Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently on the stove while stirring to maintain its silky texture.
  • Dietary Swaps:
    • To make it vegan, replace butter with olive oil or coconut oil.
    • For a spicy kick, add a pinch of chili flakes or cayenne pepper.
    • If you prefer a sweeter note, add a small apple or a touch of honey while blending.
  • Serving Suggestion:
    Garnish with a swirl of yogurt, cream, or coconut milk for presentation. Top with toasted seeds, croutons, or crispy ginger for added crunch.
  • Pro Tip:
    Always taste and adjust seasoning after blending. Soups can lose a bit of saltiness once puréed, so a final pinch of salt or squeeze of lemon juice at the end helps balance the flavor perfectly.
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Keyword beet and carrot soup, carrot ginger soup, easy soup, spiced carrot soup
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