Description
This carrot coconut curry soup is a beautiful balance of sweet carrots, creamy coconut, and warming spices — elegant yet simple. Whether served as a cozy dinner or refined starter, it’s full of comforting flavor and silky texture.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder or Thai red curry paste
- 6 cups carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water (enough to just cover the carrots)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk (full fat or light)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional garnishes: fresh cilantro, toasted pepitas, a drizzle of coconut milk or coconut oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in curry powder or paste, cooking for about 1 minute until aromatic.
- Add chopped carrots and pour in enough broth or water to just cover them.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–30 minutes until carrots are tender.
- Stir in coconut milk and heat gently. Avoid boiling if using full-fat coconut milk.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, blend in batches carefully.
- If too thick, adjust with more broth or water to reach desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm until ready to serve.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with fresh herbs, seeds, or a drizzle of coconut milk or oil if desired.
Notes
- Adjust spice level using mild curry powder or spicy red curry paste.
- Add sweet potato or bell pepper with carrots for extra depth.
- Roast carrots first for a caramelized flavor twist.
- Soup thickens in the fridge — thin with broth or water when reheating.
- Store refrigerated up to 4 days, or freeze in portions for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
