Carrot-Ginger Soup with Coconut and Turmeric

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

A warming, velvety carrot soup infused with fresh ginger, turmeric, and creamy coconut milk, ideal for a comforting starter. This Asian Mother’s Day recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs carrots, peeled and chopped, yellow onion, chopped, and fresh ginger, grated for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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

• 4 cups carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 cup chopped yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 1 tsp turmeric powder, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
3. Step 3: Add 4 cups peeled and chopped carrots along with 4 cups vegetable broth and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until carrots are very tender.
4. Step 4: Remove pot from heat and carefully blend soup using an immersion blender until smooth and creamy.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 cup full-fat coconut milk and 1/2 tsp black pepper, warming gently over low heat for 3 minutes without boiling.
6. Step 6: Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges to squeeze on top for a bright finish.