Carrot Ginger Soup

If you're like us, you're reaching for warm and comforting soup recipes all winter long. Here at Delish we're especially partial to creamy pureed soup, and this carrot ginger recipe is no exception. Tender carrots are blended until smooth with classic ingredients, but with a few flavor-boosting additions that really take this soup to the next level. If you're looking for a warming classic with tons of complex flavors, get ready to add this soup to your weekly rotation. 

Carrot ginger soup ingredients 

This recipe has all the ingredients you'd expect—carrots, ginger, garlic, stock—but is set apart by a few noteworthy additions. Canned coconut milk makes it super creamy and rich while keeping it conveniently dairy free. Red curry paste gives a kick of heat and a depth of flavor, while just a tablespoon of fish sauce adds a whole new level of umami. We recommend topping this soup with a sprinkle of chopped fresh cilantro to really tie all of the flavors together, and give an appealing color contrast. 

Tip: Want to up the presentation even more? Add crispy fried shallots and chili oil for that final chef’s kiss. 

How to blend 

While you can use an immersion blender for this recipe, we went with a standard blender. Blending a soup can be a bit tricky if you've never done it before, so here's a few tips on blending this soup up to creamy perfection:

Wait until your carrots are nice and tender before attempting to blend. When transferring your soup over to the blender, be careful! To avoid any mess or potential burn situation, transfer your soup over with a ladle instead of attempting to pour it into the blender. Depending on the size of you blender, you may have to blend in two batches—don't try and pour it all in if it's a tight fit. 

What to serve it with 

This light, pureed soup goes well with a variety of sides and main dishes. Pair it with a grilled cheese if you're looking to go classic, or with our ultimate veggie sandwich. Serve it as a starter to your main meal (we're looking at you, chicken cacciatore and sheet-pan harissa chicken & sweet potatoes), or with a variety of sides like our honey balsamic Brussels sprouts or air fryer roasted butternut squash and kale salad. 

Made this? Let us know how it went in the comment section below!