Carrot and Ginger Soup with Warming Spices
A velvety carrot and ginger soup with warming spices, bright orange color, and a hint of sweetness. This soup recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs carrots, yellow onion, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 6 large, peeled and chopped carrots
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- for garnish fresh cilantro
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Step 2: Stir in 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp ground coriander, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
- Step 3: Add 6 chopped large carrots, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until carrots are tender.
- Step 4: Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth, then stir in 1 cup coconut milk and heat through for 3 minutes.
- Step 5: Serve hot garnished with fresh cilantro leaves.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Carrot and Ginger Soup with Warming Spices take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Carrot and Ginger Soup with Warming Spices?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep carrots from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Carrot and Ginger Soup with Warming Spices?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Carrot and Ginger Soup with Warming Spices for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Carrot and Ginger Soup with Warming Spices vegan?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegan, gluten free, vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
