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Creamy One Pot Carrot Ginger Soup with Coconut Milk

Creamy one pot carrot ginger soup with coconut milk—sweet carrot coins and fresh ginger simmer until tender, then blend silky and smooth. Finished with reserved coconut milk swirls, bright lime, and a coriander-ginger aroma for a vibrant, cozy bowl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the soup
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 lb carrots
  • 2 tbsp freshly grated ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 0.5 tsp ground coriander
  • 5 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
For the finish
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp maple syrup optional
  • 2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Cook the base
  1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook until shimmering, about 1 minute, so the onion won’t stick.
  2. Add the diced yellow onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent, stirring occasionally. Look for a gentle turn golden at the edges.
  3. Add the ½-inch carrot coins and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften at the edges. Keep heat at medium so they cook without browning.
  4. Stir in the freshly grated ginger, minced garlic cloves, and ground coriander for 1 minute until fragrant. The pot should smell warm and aromatic right away.
  5. Pour in the vegetable broth and add salt and black pepper, then bring to a boil. Use steady heat so bubbles cover the surface.
  6. Lower to a simmer, cover, and cook for 18–20 minutes until the carrots are very tender. You should be able to pierce a coin easily with a spoon.
Blend and finish
  1. Blend the soup with an immersion blender until completely silky and smooth. Purée thoroughly so there are no visible carrot bits.
  2. Stir in the coconut milk, keeping 3 tbsp reserved for swirling, then add lime juice and maple syrup if using. Simmer for 2 minutes to bring everything together.
  3. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Add a pinch more salt or pepper only if needed for balance.
  4. Ladle into bowls, swirl in the reserved coconut milk, then top with toasted pumpkin seeds and chopped fresh cilantro. Serve hot for the best texture contrast.

Notes

For the smoothest texture, blend while the soup is hot and fully cover the head of the immersion blender to avoid bubbles. Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days; reheat gently on the stove, thinning with a splash of broth or water if needed. Freezer: yes—freeze up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat, then stir well. If you want a lower-fat finish, use light coconut milk instead of full-fat, knowing the soup will be less rich.