Carrot and Coconut Soup (Printable)

Sweet carrots simmered in rich coconut milk with warming spices create this silky smooth bowl. Ready in under an hour.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 5 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 small potato, peeled and diced

→ Liquids

06 - 3 cups vegetable broth
07 - 1 can (13.5 ounces) full-fat coconut milk

→ Spices & Seasoning

08 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

13 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
14 - Toasted coconut flakes
15 - Lime juice

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
02 - Add minced garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in carrots and potato, cooking for 2-3 minutes to combine.
04 - Add ground coriander, cumin, and chili flakes. Stir to coat vegetables evenly in spices.
05 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until carrots and potato are very tender.
06 - Stir in coconut milk and heat through for 2-3 minutes without boiling.
07 - Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to purée until smooth, or blend in batches using a countertop blender.
08 - Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
09 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro, toasted coconut flakes, or additional chili flakes as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It feels like a fancy restaurant dish but comes together in one pot while you are wearing pajamas.
  • The coconut milk hides the fact that you are eating a massive serving of vegetables in every bowl.
02 -
  • Avoid boiling the soup once you add the coconut milk or it might lose its smooth consistency.
  • Wait until the carrots are truly soft before blending or you will end up with a grainy texture.
03 -
  • A tiny pinch of cinnamon can actually enhance the carrot sweetness if you want a warmer flavor profile.
  • Always garnish at the very last second so the cilantro stays bright green and the coconut stays crisp.
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