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    Published: Jan 31, 2023 · Modified: Mar 3, 2023 by Meryl Downing 2 Comments

    Carrot Ginger Coconut Soup

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    This Carrot Ginger Coconut Soup is simple to make with only 11 ingredients, and full of amazing flavor! Carrots, onion, fresh ginger and garlic combine with a can of chickpeas for extra hearty protein. Blended with coconut milk until silky smooth, this healthy vegetarian soup is one you'll want to make again and again!

    A white bowl of Carrot ginger coconut soup with chickpeas.

    Soup season is in full swing and this Carrot Ginger Coconut Soup is quickly becoming one of my new favorites! That flavor is just deliciously BOLD! A tiny chunk of fresh ginger is an amazing little ingredient!

    This soup is really healthy, with a can of chickpeas add protein for a well-rounded meal, lots of veggies, and perfect for a cozy winter day.

    I'll be making this again when garden season winds down in the fall and we're pulling carrots from the dirt!

    If you love this soup, try my

    • Maple Roasted Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup
    • Butternut Squash Red Pepper Soup with Lentils and Coconut
    • Cheesy Broccoli Zucchini Soup

    Ingredients

    Easy and basic, just 11 ingredients make up this soup, with lots of fresh vegetables and very simple seasonings.

    Labeled ingredients for Carrot Ginger Coconut Soup.
    • Carrots and Onions - Making up the bulk of this soup, humble vegetables, carrots and onions, are sautéed to bring out their natural sweetness. No need to peel the carrots or chop them perfectly, everything will get blended smooth.
    • Salt - Never underestimate the importance of salt! It is a flavor enhancer that brightens the presence of each ingredient.
    • Garlic - Always use fresh garlic! Lay your knife blade on its side on top of the garlic clove and lightly smash it with your fist. Easily take off the peel and give it a rough chop.
    • Ginger - Fresh Ginger, wow, this little knobby root amazes me! For like 50 cents, the amount of flavor it adds to this soup is incredible! You won't need very much, I used maybe a quarter of the piece in the photo above. It gives it a little Asian flare without needed to get fancy with the spices. Use fresh, not powdered for this recipe!
    • Honey - Honey gives a sweet warmth to this soup that balances everything out. You can sub maple syrup, agave, or a pinch of sugar for a vegan carrot ginger soup.
    • Curry Powder - Just the basic dried curry powder is delicious here!
    • Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) - I love adding a can of beans to a pureed veggie soup to really bump the protein and make a heartier meal. You can't really taste them when they are all blended in. If you love this idea, try my Tomato Soup with White Beans and my Cauliflower White Bean Soup with Crispy Prosciutto!
    • Vegetable Stock - Use veggie stock to keep this soup vegetarian, or chicken stock if that doesn't matter to you. I think this soup has enough flavor, you could even substitute water.
    • Coconut Milk - Another fairly amazing ingredient in my opinion! If you aren't used to cooking with coconut milk, it may look a little strange when you open the can. Kinda liquid, kinda solid, but don't worry, it blends right in! It adds the creaminess and a sweet flavor that pairs beautifully with the ginger. It's great to have a can in the pantry! Use the full fat, not low fat coconut milk.
    • Fresh Cilantro and Feta Cheese to Garnish - These are optional but I love them! Cilantro is such a bright fresh flavor, and being from Wisconsin, I tend to put cheese on everything! I do love the feta that comes in a block in a tub of brine. A pinch of paprika gives you nice color too! Crumbled goat cheese would be a good substitute topping.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Prepare your Ingredients - I never peel carrots unless they are getting old and looking weird! Otherwise, just scrub them under running water with your hands and give them a rough chop. The peels are edible and nutritious!

    Save the ends of your carrots and onions in the freezer for Homemade Chicken Stock! Peel and chop your onion, garlic and ginger. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the tan skin of the ginger. Extra unpeeled ginger will keep in your fridge for quite a while! They don't need to be perfect, everything will get blended smooth!

    A cutting board with chopped onion, carrots, garlic and ginger for soup.

    Saute the Veggies - Cook your onion and carrot in olive oil over medium heat until softened and beginning to caramelize. Season with salt.

    A Dutch oven with sautéed carrots and onion.

    Add the Garlic and Ginger - Cook just another minute until fragrant.

    Adding fresh minced ginger and garlic to the carrots and onion.

    Stir in the Honey, Curry Powder, Chickpeas and Stock - Simmer everything together about 5 minutes or until the carrots are soft enough to be blended, taste one!

    The carrot ginger soup with the chickpeas and vegetable stock added.

    Add the Coconut Milk - Pour in the whole can, the liquid and solid parts, and stir well to combine. Simmer another 5 minutes.

    Carrot ginger coconut soup simmering before it is blended.

    Blend the Soup - You can transfer the soup to a high speed blender in batches, or use a hand-held immersion blender. If you've got a Vitamix, carrot and ginger soup is the perfect time to use it! Mine got this soup ultra silky and smooth in no time!

    But, any blender should work, just keep blending until very smooth. You can pour the blended soup in a large bowl while you blend the next batch, then pour it all back in the soup pot when you're done.

    A blender with the pureed carrot and chickpea soup.

    The soup is ready to serve, but can also sit on a low burner if you aren't quite ready. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro leaves, crumbled feta cheese, and a pinch of paprika, just for color!

    A finished pureed pot of carrot ginger chickpea soup with small bowls of feta and cilantro.

    Storage & Make Ahead Instructions

    Storage - Store extra carrot ginger chickpea soup in airtight containers in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Warm in the microwave or on the stovetop.

    Freezer - This soup freezes beautifully for 3 to 6 months. I like to freeze soup in glass jars, perfect single servings for lunch. If freezing in jars, only fill ¾'s full to allow room for expansion and cool them in the fridge first. Thaw overnight in the fridge and never run a frozen jar under hot water to thaw, it will crack!

    Make Ahead - This soup is perfect to make ahead for busy weeknights or meal prep lunches! Just make the complete recipe and store in the fridge. Warm on the stovetop. If your soup gets too thick, just add a splash of water when reheating.

    Close up of bright orange carrot ginger soup with fresh cilantro.

    Substitutions & Variations

    I haven't tried it, but I really think you could make this soup many different ways by varying the main vegetable. Swap the carrots for sweet potatoes, butternut squash, or cauliflower and keep all the other flavors the same. Leave a comment and let me know if you try it!

    • Vegetarian - This carrot ginger chickpea soup is a great meatless meal, still hearty and full of protein. It's almost vegan, just sub the honey with agave, maple syrup or a bit of sugar.
    • Dairy-Free - The coconut milk makes this carrot soup dairy-free, just leave off the cheese topping.
    • Gluten-Free - Carrot Ginger Soup is thickened by pureeing loads of veggies and beans, no need for flour as a thickener.
    Carrot ginger soup with coconut milk and topped with feta cheese and cilantro.

    What to Serve With Carrot Soup

    This hearty healthy soup is a simple meal on its own, but soup is all about dipping! Serve it with a side of crusty bread or warmed naan or flatbread.

    This Kale Apple Slaw Salad would also make a great side dish, especially in late fall when carrots, kale and cabbage are all ready in the garden!

    You could also sub the feta cheese and cilantro topping for goat cheese and pistachio nuts, or fresh chives and a dollop of plain yogurt with pita chips.

    Top Tip

    The carrots in this recipe cook first when being sautéed with the onions, and then more when simmered with the stock. Just make sure your carrots are soft enough before you blend the soup. Taste one before adding the coconut milk. If it's too hard, let the soup simmer a bit longer.

    How can I adjust this Curried Carrot Ginger Soup if it's too thick?

    Easy! If your soup at any point gets too thick, just add a little bit of water or more stock. You may need to thin it out when reheating after it has been refrigerated.

    What if it's too thin?

    If it's a bit too thin, you probably just used smaller carrots than I did. No problem, just allow it to simmer over a low burner, stirring often. The steam that escapes will concentrate the pot of the soup to thicken it up.

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    Curried carrot ginger soup made with garbanzo beans and coconut milk.

    Carrot Ginger Coconut Soup

    This Carrot Ginger Coconut Soup is simple to make with only 11 ingredients, and full of amazing flavor! Carrots, onion, fresh ginger and garlic combine with a can of chickpeas for extra hearty protein. Blended with coconut milk until silky smooth, this healthy soup is one you'll want to make again and again!

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    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American, Asian
    Keyword: carrot ginger coconut soup
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 280kcal
    Author: Meryl Downing
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    Equipment

    • soup pot or Dutch oven
    • high speed blender or immersion blender

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 6 to 8 carrots chopped
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 Tablespoons fresh ginger minced
    • 1 Tablespoon honey
    • 2 teaspoons curry powder
    • 15 oz can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained and rinsed
    • 4 cups vegetable stock
    • 15 oz can coconut milk
    • fresh cilantro and feta cheese to garnish

    Instructions

    • Preheat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add olive oil. Saute the onion and carrots, seasoning with salt, until beginning to soften and caramelize. About 12 to 15 minutes, stir occasionally.
    • Add the garlic and ginger and cook another minute until fragrant.
    • Add the honey, curry powder, chickpeas and stock. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes or until carrots are soft.
    • Stir in coconut milk and simmer another 5 minutes.
    • Puree soup either using a hand-held immersion blender or transferring to a high speed blender. Taste and add more salt or curry powder to taste.
    • Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and fresh chopped cilantro.

    Notes

    • Carrots should be washed well but don't need to be peeled.  
    • Peel and chop a small piece of ginger, a little goes a long way!  Measure 2 Tablespoons of the minced ginger.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1264mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 10542IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. COLETTE MARTINEZ says

      February 10, 2023 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      It looks beautiful. Are there instructions to can this soup for future use as well?

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      • Meryl Downing says

        February 11, 2023 at 7:43 pm

        Hi Colette, sorry I did not test this recipe for canning. I'm sure it could be done, but I'm not an expert on canning so don't want to give advice! It does however freeze beautifully!

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