With just 4 simple ingredients you could be tucking into a bowl of this sweet & warming, velvety smooth & creamy coconut carrot & ginger soup. It’s like a surprise burst of warm winter sunshine in a bowl.
The first signs of Spring are beginning to appear but with a chill still in the air and the heaven’s opening at every given opportunity I am still enjoying lots of soothing comfort food.
Simple soups are a lunch staple for me and I cook up a pot weekly to reheat as I need throughout the week. This Coconut Carrot & Ginger Soup is a regular in my lunch rotation. Although it takes a little time to roast the carrot, onion and ginger for this soup it is all hands off time and once they are soft and roasted to perfection the next steps couldn’t be simpler. Transfer the vegetables to a blender, add the coconut milk and blitz until silky smooth. Pour into a pan, add some water and seasoning and warm through gently. It’s as simple as that.
The finished soup is thick and velvety with earthy sweetness from the carrots, spicy warmth from the ginger and rich creaminess from the coconut milk. Just looking at those vibrant orange hues warms you up. It’s like a surprise burst of warm winter sunshine in a bowl.
I love to serve this Creamy Coconut Carrot & Ginger Soup drizzled with good extra virgin olive oil (I love this one. It is expensive but as a finishing oil a little goes a long way) and a scattering of crunchy golden croutons. (To see how I make my croutons check out my Creamy Leek & Potato Soup recipe). Roasted pumpkin seeds are also great with it, as is a big slice (or two) of fresh crusty bread!
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If you love soup then give my Creamy Curry Chickpea Soup a try. It was my most popular recipe of 2015!
Creamy Coconut Carrot & Ginger Soup
Ingredients
- 10 large carrots
- 1 medium onion
- 3-4 inch long fresh ginger root
- 1 tablespoon oil (coconut oil or any other mild tasting oil suitable for roasting) - see recipe notes for oil-free option
- 400mls | 1 can coconut milk
- 960mls | 4 cups water (around 1000 mls)
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Peel the carrots. Chop into large (about an inch long) chunks.
- Peel and chop the onion into chunks about the same size as the carrot
- Cut the ginger into 2 to 3 pieces. Don't worry about peeling it.
- Place all the vegetables (including the ginger) into a shallow oven proof pan, coat with oil and cook until tender. Mine too about 50 minutes. Check them by prodding with a fork.
- Remove the vegetables from the oven.
- Now blitz the vegetables with the liquid in a blender .
- You will probably need to do this in 2 or 3 batches. Use the coconut milk in the first batch, then in the subsequent batches use the water. Just as much as you need to puree the vegetables.
- Once everything is smooth and creamy pour into a pan , add any remaining water and season to taste. I used 3 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper but everyones tastes vary so add as much or as little as you need.
- Warm through gently in the pan and serve.
Recipe Notes
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to a week and can also be frozen.
To make this recipe oil-free, coat the vegetables with a few tablespoons of aquafaba (liquid from a can of chickpeas) instead of oil. Be sure to roast them on baking parchment or a Silpat though to stop them from sticking.
B says
Why do you list this as oil free?
A Virtual Vegan says
Because it has an oil-free option. See the recipe notes.
Gwen @ Delightful Adventures says
So delicious sounding, love it! And the colour is gorgeous 🙂
A Virtual Vegan says
Thank you!
Sina @Vegan Heaven says
That color! <3 Love how easy it is! 🙂
A Virtual Vegan says
I know! It’s such a beautiful orange. So cheery!
Gin says
I love how easy this looks for an awesome flavor payoff! If I had a can of coconut milk I’d make it tonight. It’ll be on the menu next week!
A Virtual Vegan says
Sometimes the simpler recipes are the best. I hope you enjoy it. Let me know!
Sophia @veggies dont bite says
Love soup! It just got cooler again, well at least for a few days, and I’ve been craving it. These flavors sound delicious!
A Virtual Vegan says
Thanks Sophia!
Dianne says
I made this for lunch. So easy and really yummy. The flavors are great. thanks for the recipe!
A Virtual Vegan says
Great to hear Dianne and you are very welcome!
Uma Srinivas says
Perfect for Friday night soup! Love the color….
A Virtual Vegan says
Thanks Uma :0)
nicoleanndawson says
I agree with Linda, I’d eat the whole bowl myself also! Thankfully, it sounds so easy to make, I could whip up another batch in no time.
A Virtual Vegan says
It’s so easy to make. That’s part of the reason I love soup so much!
Leah M @ love me, feed me says
This looks beautiful!! Perfect comfort food!
A Virtual Vegan says
Thank you Leah!
Linda @ Veganosity says
Three of my favorite ingredients in one beautiful bowl. I’d eat the entire pot of this delicious soup.
A Virtual Vegan says
Thanks Linda but save me some please ;0)
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
this is my idea of a perfect weekenight soup…although never made it with coconut milk before.
A Virtual Vegan says
Coconut milk really adds great flavour and texture. You should try it next time!
Jenn S. says
Looks so cozy and warming! A must try!
A Virtual Vegan says
Thank you Jenn :O)
Strength and Sunshine says
This is absolutely perfect and the flavors just scream comfort and creaminess!!! And it’s orange…my favorite color <3
A Virtual Vegan says
Thank you! You have good taste in colour (and food!)