Half-Hour Honey Glazed Carrot Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

Velvety carrot soup sweetened with honey and enriched with ginger, ready in 35 minutes for a comforting starter. This French soup recipe (gluten free, vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs carrots, onion, and fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 140 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 chopped (about 4 large) carrots
• 1 medium diced onion
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp leaves fresh thyme, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 4 cups chopped carrots, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until carrots are very tender.
3. Step 3: Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Stir in 2 tbsp honey and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves. Reheat gently for 2 minutes before serving warm.