Ginger and Turmeric Carrot Soup
Simple ginger and turmeric carrot soup: creamy, satisfying, nourishing and flavorful. Vegan, gluten free and low calorie.
You just can’t beat a good soup this time of the year! Ginger and turmeric carrot soup is a delightful combination of flavors. The sweetness of the carrots is nicely balanced by the the pungent taste of the spices.
On top of being incredibly tasty and creamy, this soup is also packed with nutrition. Turmeric and ginger are well known for their anti-inflammatory and healing properties.
The recipe is fast and easy: sautée the onion, garlic, ginger, orange zest and turmeric, toss in the carrots, add the vegetable stock and orange juice, simmer until the carrots are tender, and puree until smooth. Once all the soup is blended, return it to the pot and add more liquid if you prefer a thinner consistency.
I like to top my spiced carrot soup with a sprinkle of chopped toasted hazelnuts and a sprig of fresh thyme. You could also add a dollop of sour cream, Greek yogurt, or coconut cream to keep it vegan.
Serve it alongside a salad for a light lunch or as a starter for dinner or brunch. Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
This ginger and turmeric carrot soup warms you from the inside out and is absolutely delightful on a chilly winter evening!
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How To Make It: Ginger and Turmeric Carrot Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 1 piece thumb-sized of fresh ginger peeled and grated
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- zest and juice of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 17.6 oz. (500 g) carrots peeled and chopped
- 4¼ cups (1 L) vegetable stock
Garnish
- toasted hazelnuts roughly chopped
- fresh thyme
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sautee for about 5 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, orange zest, salt, pepper and sautee for 2 minutes or until the spices are fragrant. Add the carrots and sautee for 3 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable stock and orange juice, bring to a boil and lower to simmer. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the carrots are cooked through.
- Puree the soup in batches in a high speed blender. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
- Return the soup to the pan and reheat, adding more liquid if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Divide the ginger and turmeric carrot soup between bowls and top with chopped toasted hazelnuts and a sprig of fresh thyme.
- Enjoy!
Love the idea of adding turmeric to carrot ginger soup. Β Great recipeΒ
Delicious! I love the orange flavor for some tart for the sweet carrotsβ this was absolutely wonderful! Starting a soup/juice cleanse today and this was the perfect kick start.Β
Glad you liked it, Sally Ann! Thank you for the feedback! :)
Made it today. Indeed is easy to make and very high flavour! Will make again for guests.
So glad you liked it, Louise! :)
Made this recipe tonight and it is INCREDIBLE. The toasted hazelnuts bring it to another level! Thank you so much!Β
So glad you liked it, Sarah! :)
This is one of the best carrot soups Iβve found loved it!!!
Glad you liked it, Ally! :)
This is a simple, delicious, healthy soup. I topped mine with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a sprinkling of green pumpkin seeds. Super tasty! Thank you for the recipe.
Glad you liked it, Stephen! :)
I just did this soup and it was delicious. Thank you very much for the recipe.
So glad you liked it, Cecilia! Thank you for the feedback! :)
Thank you for sharing I have done this twice and is my go to so I have it PIN in my favorites. Love the flavors even in Β Florida weather! Haha.Β
Thank you for pinning it, Laura! I am so glad you liked this soup! :)
I substituted with a smoked turkey bone broth I had made after Thanksgiving. It added a nice flavor with the carrot.
I am making it right now! I can’t wait to finally try it. I have made a similar soup before, and it is one of my all-time favorites!
this soup bowl makes me feel so good on this cold day here, lovely photographs
Thank you! :)
This is super gorgeous, Elena! I love the color and the simplicity of the ingredients. I’m sure it tastes as amazing as it looks! Can’t wait to try this!
Thank you Patricia! :)
Love the combo, Elena!
I’m a huge fan of ginger and turmeric lately, can’t wait to try it.
Have a lovely week,
Diana
Thank you Diana! :)