Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup
A vibrant, creamy soup that combines the sweet taste of carrots with the warm kick of ginger, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Start by peeling and chopping the carrots. Peel and slice the ginger.
- Sautéing: In a large pot, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the ginger and sauté for about 2 minutes.
- Add the chopped carrots and season with salt and pepper. Stir for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth and creamy.
- Add the heavy cream and warm through for 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve in bowls, garnishing with fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
This soup can be customized with spices or additional vegetables. It freezes well for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: carrot soup, ginger soup, creamy soup, vegetarian soup, comfort food