Simple Homemade Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup

Ingredients

• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 medium onion, chopped
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• •1 pound carrots, peeled and chopped
• •4 cups vegetable broth
• •1 cup coconut milk
• •1 teaspoon ground cumin
• •1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• •1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• •Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the chopped carrots, ground cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper, and mix well to coat the carrots with the spices.

5. 5

   Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

6. 6

   Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, until the carrots are tender.

7. 7

   Remove the pot from heat and let it cool slightly before using an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. Alternatively, blend in batches in a countertop blender.

8. 8

   Stir in the coconut milk and heat gently over low heat, ensuring the soup does not boil.

9. 9

   Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.