Carrot Ginger Turmeric Soup with Coconut

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb carrots
• 1 medium onion
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger
• 3 whole garlic cloves
• 1.5 tsp ground turmeric
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
• ¾ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• ¼ cup cilantro

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and chop carrots into 1-inch pieces, roughly chop onion, and mince fresh ginger and garlic. Arrange carrots on a baking sheet, toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and 0.75 tsp turmeric, and roast at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, stirring halfway through, until edges are caramelized and tender.

2. 2

   Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent. Add minced ginger and garlic, stirring constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add roasted carrots to the pot along with remaining 0.75 tsp turmeric. Stir well to coat vegetables evenly with the spice, about 30 seconds. Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes until carrots are very tender.

4. 4

   Pour coconut milk into the pot and stir until combined. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes more, stirring occasionally, to warm through without boiling—this preserves the creamy coconut texture.

5. 5

   Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until completely smooth, working in batches if needed, about 2-3 minutes. Alternatively, carefully transfer to a standard blender in batches, blend until silky, and return to the pot.

6. 6

   Season soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in fresh lime juice for brightness, which balances the earthiness of the turmeric and adds complexity.

7. 7

   Divide soup among serving bowls. Garnish generously with fresh cilantro and serve hot. For extra texture, drizzle with a touch of extra coconut milk or add crispy chickpeas as a topping.

Tools you’ll need

• Baking sheet
• Large pot
• Immersion blender
• Standard blender
• Wooden spoon

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