Spiced Carrot Soup Delight (Printable Version)

Smooth carrot blend infused with aromatic spices and a hint of coconut milk for richness.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 2.2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced

→ Spices & Seasonings

06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Liquids

12 - 4 cups vegetable broth
13 - 3/4 cup coconut milk or dairy cream (optional)

→ Garnishes (optional)

14 - Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped
15 - Pumpkin seeds or toasted almonds
16 - A swirl of coconut milk or cream

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
03 - Add sliced carrots and diced potato. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Sprinkle in ground cumin, coriander, ginger, cinnamon, and chili flakes if using. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
06 - Remove from heat and puree soup until smooth using an immersion blender or blender in batches.
07 - Stir in coconut milk or cream if desired. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Reheat gently if needed.
08 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs, seeds, or a swirl of cream as preferred. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms humble carrots into something silky and luxurious without any fancy technique.
  • The spices build warmth without overpowering the natural sweetness of the vegetables.
  • It comes together in under an hour and tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen.
  • One pot, minimal cleanup, and it freezes beautifully for those nights when you need comfort fast.
02 -
  • Don't skip toasting the spices, that one minute transforms them from powdery to aromatic and alive.
  • If your soup is too thick after blending, add a splash of broth or water until it reaches the consistency you love.
  • Always taste before serving, broths vary wildly in saltiness and you need to adjust accordingly.
03 -
  • Use the ripest, sweetest carrots you can find, they make all the difference in the final flavor.
  • If you like texture, reserve a few spoonfuls of the soup before blending and stir them back in at the end for a rustic touch.
  • A small pinch of smoked paprika at the end adds a subtle smokiness that people always ask about.

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