Carrot and Coconut Soup (Printable View)

Sweet carrots meets creamy coconut in this warming, spiced soup perfect for cozy nights.

# What You'll 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 and 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 Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large 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 lightly caramelize.
04 - Add ground coriander, cumin, and chili flakes. Stir to evenly coat vegetables.
05 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to 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 and use immersion blender to purée until smooth, or carefully blend in batches in countertop blender.
08 - Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
09 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro, toasted coconut flakes, or chili flakes as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour, which means weeknight dinners don't have to feel like a compromise.
  • The spices warm you from the inside without being overwhelming, and the creaminess is entirely plant-based.
  • It's the kind of soup that tastes like you fussed over it for hours, but honestly, you didn't.
02 -
  • Don't skip the immersion blender step—this soup needs to be silky smooth, and that texture is what makes it feel luxurious instead of chunky and sad.
  • Lime juice is your secret weapon; it sounds optional but it's actually the thing that makes people ask for the recipe, so don't leave it out.
03 -
  • A good immersion blender is worth its weight in gold for this and a hundred other soups—invest in one if you don't have one already.
  • Toasting your coconut flakes in a dry skillet for two minutes before garnishing brings out a nuttiness that feels almost indulgent.
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