🥕 Creamy Carrot Coconut Soup

Velvety • Nourishing • Family-Friendly

🍲 Yield

Serves 4–6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

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🛒 Detailed Ingredient List

🥕 Vegetables

• 2 pounds fresh carrots, peeled and chopped (about 6–8 large carrots)

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

🥥 Creaminess

• 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (plus extra for garnish swirl)

  • Shake can well before opening

🍋 Brightness

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• Zest of ½ lemon (optional but beautiful flavor boost)

🌿 Flavor & Spice

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

• ¾ teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)

🫒 Cooking Base

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 4 cups vegetable broth (or bone broth if preferred)

🌿 Optional Garnish (like the image)

• Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

• Toasted pumpkin seeds or almonds

• Swirl of coconut milk

• Drizzle of olive oil

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👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics

1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

2. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft.

3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t let it brown).

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Step 2: Add Carrots & Spices

1. Stir in chopped carrots.

2. Add cumin, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Cook for 2–3 minutes to toast the spices slightly — this deepens the flavor.

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Step 3: Simmer

1. Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth.

2. Bring to a boil.

3. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until carrots are fork-tender.

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Step 4: Blend Until Silky Smooth

1. Remove from heat.

2. Use an immersion blender directly in the pot (or carefully transfer to a high-speed blender in batches).

3. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.

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Step 5: Add Coconut Milk & Lemon

1. Stir in 1 cup coconut milk.

2. Add lemon juice (and zest if using).

3. Warm gently for 2–3 minutes.

4. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

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Step 6: Garnish & Serve

Ladle into bowls and top with:

• A swirl of coconut milk

• Fresh chopped herbs

• Toasted seeds

• Light drizzle of olive oil

Serve with warm crusty bread like in your image.

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🌿 Flavor Profile

• Sweet from carrots

• Creamy from coconut milk

• Earthy from turmeric & cumin

• Bright finish from lemon

• Silky, restaurant-quality texture

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🥕 Optional Add-Ins (for blog variation ideas)

• Add ½ inch fresh grated ginger for a detox version

• Add red lentils for protein

• Add roasted carrots instead of boiled for deeper flavor

• Add a pinch of cayenne for gentle heat