Some days you need comfort and comforting, and while those are not always the same thing, this soup, as you cook and eat it, somehow manages to provide both.
The flavors of carrot and ginger both soothe and invigorate. After a bowlful, you’ll be back and ready to tackle the rest of whatever the afternoon holds.
Carrot and ginger soup
You’ll need:
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 7 medium-sized carrots, chopped (carrots come in all shapes and sizes, so adjust the amount, accordingly)
- 1 1/2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 T curry powder
- 1/3 t cinnamon
- 3 quarts veggie stock
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1/2 t freshly ground ginger
- 1/8 cup brown sugar
- salt, pepper
- canola oil
- fresh tarragon (optional)
1. Saute the celery, onion, and carrots in a pan with a little canola oil until the carrots lose some of that crunch.
Toast spices with curry powder, then add them and the garlic to the vegetables (with a bit more oil) and cook until fragrant.
2. Transfer the vegetable mixture to your soup pot. Add vegetable stock and fresh ginger, bring to a steady simmer.
3. Slowly add in sugar and coconut milk, stir well to combine and bring back up to a light simmer. Take off heat, let cool slightly, and puree in a blender [or with an immersion blender].
4. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and garnish lightly with tarragon.
Mmmm it is starting to get cold here (occasionally) so I really want to make and devour this 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
It’s sort of the advent of spring here, finally, but the soup still hits the spot! 🙂
Great recipe to try when I get too many carrots from my CSA again this year. Thanks!
Which will inevitably happen 🙂
I have a cold that I can’t seem to shake off and your soup seems extra tempting and comforting. Love the bright color, that alone is enough to make one feel better
I am just getting a cold too and had the leftovers of the soup yesterday – it was so soothing! Feel better soon, Sawsan!
Thank you 🙂 I hope you will feel better soon
Your soup sounds delicious with the curry, ginger and coconut mile…different from most carrot soups that I have tried. The smell must be wonderful and comforting.
Thank you, Karen! It has very soothing yet strong flavors.
It’s certainly one of the meals I’ll be enjoying as soon (as this warmer weather) passes. Everything looks vibrant and delicious, as always! The perfect remedy for post holiday travel & eating 😉
A great remedy for sure! 🙂