Carrot Ginger Soup

This 7-ingredient carrot ginger soup is one of our favorite recipes for brightening up cold days. Creamy & refreshing, it's a satisfying, cozy meal.

Carrot Soup Recipe with Ginger

If you went to your farmers market over the weekend and came home with a beautiful bunch of carrots, then this carrot soup recipe is for you. They’re the main ingredient in this easy recipe, along with a few staples that you likely already have in your kitchen.

Carrot Soup Recipe Ingredients

This easy soup recipe is just 7 ingredients, and it’s so simple and delicious with no cream, no cashew cream, and no coconut cream (ok just a tad for garnish, but it’s really not necessary). The creamy base of the soup comes purely from the pureed carrots. Here’s what else makes it so darn good:

  1. Ginger adds a lovely freshness and plays well with the carrots’ sweetness.
  2. Onion and garlic give it depth of flavor.
  3. Extra-virgin olive oil adds richness.
  4. Apple cider vinegar makes it bright & tangy.
  5. And veggie broth gets the blender moving and ties it all together.

Season to taste with salt and pepper, and add a bit of maple to sweeten it up, if you wish. That’s it!

Carrot Ginger Soup Serving Suggestions

I made this carrot soup a full meal by serving it with a simple massaged kale salad made of leftover brown rice, a few carrot curls, dried cranberries, a drizzle of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. I also smashed some avocado on toast and topped it with dollops of pesto. It would be excellent with herbed farro as well. For more salad inspiration, check out this post. 

The soup is great on its own, but it’s extra tasty with scoops of pesto that I made out of the carrot tops. I’ve made carrot top pesto before, but this is the first time I’ve made it with only the carrot greens and no other herbs. Because who has basil this time of year?

Like most soups, this carrot soup keeps well in the fridge for a few days, so it would be a great make-ahead Thanksgiving starter or weekday lunch. See this post for my best meal prep tips and this one for more lunch ideas.

Carrot Ginger Soup

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Carrot Soup Recipe with Ginger

rate this recipe:
4.97 from 432 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 46 minutes
Serves 3 to 4
This easy 7-ingredient carrot ginger soup is great for warming up on cold nights. With a luscious creamy texture from the blended carrots, it's totally vegan - no dairy or nuts required!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 pound carrots, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional
  • coconut milk for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, salt and pepper and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add the smashed garlic cloves (they’ll get blended later) and carrots to the pot and cook 8 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the ginger, apple cider vinegar, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly and transfer to a blender. Blend until smooth. If your soup is too thick, add a little water. If you would like your soup a little sweeter, add the maple syrup.
  • Serve with a drizzle of coconut milk, if desired.

 

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  1. Laurie
    03.14.2024

    5 stars
    Does it freeze well?

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      03.15.2024

      Hi Laurie, yes! This soup freezes really well.

  2. chris gross
    03.12.2024

    Is it safe to assume simmer UNcovered, since covered is not specified?

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      03.13.2024

      Hi Chris, yes, uncovered.

  3. Yvonne
    03.06.2024

    5 stars
    Easy peasy and the burn from the ginger is nice. Only had chicken stock but I know it would’ve come just as nice. Added cashews and red pepper. This makes me feel like I can heal my sick husband.

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      03.08.2024

      Hi Yvonne, I’m so glad you loved the soup!

  4. Christine
    02.27.2024

    5 stars
    My absolute go to . I make it by heart now! Easy but more importantly— delicious!

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      03.01.2024

      Hi Christine, I’m so glad you love it!

  5. Laura
    02.25.2024

    5 stars
    Made this soup yesterday-delicious. Added 1 tsp turmeric and 1 tsp curry. Thank you!

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      03.01.2024

      Hi Laura, those additions sound delicious! So glad you enjoyed the soup.

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