Carrot and Coconut Soup (Printable Version)

Vibrant carrots simmered in creamy coconut broth with warming spices. Vegan and gluten-free comfort in a bowl.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 5 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 small potato, peeled and diced

→ Liquids

06 - 3 cups vegetable broth
07 - 1 can (13.5 ounces) full-fat coconut milk

→ Spices & Seasoning

08 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

13 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, optional
14 - Toasted coconut flakes, optional
15 - 1 lime, for juice

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
02 - Add minced garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in carrots and potato, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add ground coriander, cumin, and chili flakes if using. Stir thoroughly to coat vegetables evenly.
05 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until carrots and potato are very tender.
06 - Stir in coconut milk and heat through for 2-3 minutes without boiling.
07 - Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to purée until smooth, or carefully blend in batches using a countertop blender.
08 - Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
09 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro, toasted coconut flakes, or additional chili flakes as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Dietary Friendly: Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
  • Velvety Texture: Achieve a rich, creamy consistency using full-fat coconut milk and blended potatoes.
  • Quick Prep: Ready in just 45 minutes with simple pantry staples.
  • Balanced Flavor: A warming blend of ginger, coriander, and cumin.
02 -
  • Allergen Alert: This recipe contains coconut. Always verify broth and coconut milk labels for hidden allergens or additives.
  • Texture Control: Do not boil the soup after adding the coconut milk to ensure the texture remains smooth and doesn't separate.
  • Garnish: Don't skip the lime juice; the acidity perfectly cuts through the richness of the coconut.
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