Vibrant Orange Carrot & Ginger Soup

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A velvety, nutrient-rich soup with a natural orange hue from carrots and a kick of fresh ginger. This american-inspired soups (vegan) ready in about 40 minutes pairs carrots, medium onion, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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

• 1.5 lbs carrots
• 1 medium onion
• 1.5 tbsp fresh ginger
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel and dice 1.5 lbs carrots into 1/2-inch cubes, then finely chop 1 medium onion and grate 1.5 tbsp fresh ginger using a microplane.
2. Step 2: Heat a large pot over medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil (not listed but standard for cooking), and sauté onions for 3 minutes until translucent, then add grated ginger and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
3. Step 3: Add diced carrots, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, and 1/4 tsp salt to the pot, bring to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes until carrots are fork-tender.
4. Step 4: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until completely smooth, then stir in 1/2 cup coconut milk and 1 tbsp lemon juice; simmer for 2 more minutes until heated through and slightly thickened, tasting and adjusting salt if needed.