Roasted No-Sugar-Added Spiced Carrot Soup
A velvety smooth carrot soup roasted with warming spices and no added sugar, offering natural sweetness and a comforting aroma. This soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs carrots, yellow onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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
- 1 lb, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces carrots
- 1 medium, quartered yellow onion
- 3, smashed garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1 lb peeled and cut carrots, 1 medium quartered yellow onion, and 3 smashed garlic cloves with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Step 2: Roast the vegetables for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized at the edges, stirring halfway through.
- Step 3: Transfer roasted vegetables to a blender, add 3 cups vegetable broth and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then blend until completely smooth.
- Step 4: Pour the soup into a pot and warm over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to thicken slightly before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Roasted No-Sugar-Added Spiced Carrot Soup take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (10 min prep + 35 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 Roasted No-Sugar-Added Spiced Carrot Soup?
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 Roasted No-Sugar-Added Spiced Carrot Soup?
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 Roasted No-Sugar-Added Spiced Carrot Soup 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 Roasted No-Sugar-Added Spiced Carrot Soup vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
