Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup

This easy Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup is super creamy, zesty, and bold with minimal ingredients and no cream! This quick and healthy warm vegetable soup is gluten-free, allergy-free, and low-carb, made with fresh carrots and ginger, veggie broth, and spices, blended to smooth creamy perfection! A bright and cozy one-pot soup recipe that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner!

Silky smooth, creamy, naturally bright and bold flavors. This simple and easy vegan carrot ginger soup is just a blend of fresh carrots, real ginger root, veggie broth, and spices. It's made without cream or coconut milk. It's healthy and nutrient-dense, low-calorie, low-carb, and pretty much the tastiest way to get a big dose of veggies in! Drinkable, slurpable, spoonable, serve it as a light lunch, dinner side dish, or even in little appetizer glasses.

Is Carrot Ginger Soup Good For You?

It's an anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting soup that's packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The carrots are rich in beta-carotene and release carotenoids that get converted to vitamin A when cooked. These nutrients support vision and eye health, regenerate damaged collagen for youthful skin, and support your immune system. The fresh ginger root not only adds spicy warming comfort but also provides antioxidants that support your digestive health. Ginger naturally eases nausea and indigestion while reducing inflammation and soothes stomachaches.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

More than just a sippable nourishing natural remedy, this carrot soup is perfect for any diet and customizable so you can add or subtract different ingredients to nail your dream veggie soup! It's also budget-friendly and has low food waste (no peeling carrots here!) This homemade carrot ginger soup is:

• Gluten-Free
• Vegan & Vegetarian
• Allergy-free (Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Peanut-Free, Wheat-Free, Sesame-Free, Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Coconut-Free, Corn-Free)
• Paleo & Grain-Free
• Low-Carb & Ket-Friendly
• Sugar-Free
• Kid-Friendly
• One-Pot, Simple, Quick, & Easy
• Make-Ahead & Freezer-Friendly
• Healthy Light Lunch, Dinner, or Appetizer

Ingredients For Carrot Ginger Soup

• Carrots: Two pounds of whole fresh carrots, naturally sweet, full of flavor, and bright color! I buy these in bulk at a local market, but you can also find 2-pound bags at stores like ALDI. The tops are already trimmed off and there is no need to peel them! Just chop them up and toss them into the soup to soften them before blending.
• Yellow Onion + Garlic: Sauteed in some olive oil, yellow onion and minced garlic are always a foundational piece to any good soup.
• Fresh Ginger: Fresh, I repeat, fresh! Do not use ground ginger here. You want to buy a piece of whole ginger root and grate it yourself using a Microplane. You're going to get the freshest, boldest flavor this way. However, you can get away with some jarred pureed ginger...
• Vegetable Broth: A veggie soup needs some flavorful vegetable broth! Use unsalted to be fully in control of the sodium and add salt to taste or use a low-sodium broth instead.
• Seasonings: Here you can add salt and black pepper, to taste. You'll also want to add my secret ingredients of cinnamon and cumin which add rich warming undertones to this soup.
• Lemon Juice: The last secret ingredient is a few teaspoons of lemon juice! This adds some acidity and enhances the brightness and flavor of the fresh carrots!

Ingredient Substitutions & Customizations

• You can use baby carrots in place of whole carrots. These are already peeled and you'd only need to chop any big ones in half.
• Add more veggies like natural-tasting cauliflower, a few salty celery stalks, or even a cup or two of butternut squash.
• Other seasonings that work well include dried herbs like thyme, coriander, cilantro, or dill.
• Other citrus like lime juice or orange juice can be used in place of the lemon.
• Add coconut milk or cream. Many carrot ginger soups infuse some Thai inspiration and add ½ cup of full-fat coconut milk or cream. You can add this for a heartier soup or garnish individual servings with the milk.
• Add spice to your soup by including a few teaspoons of red Thai curry paste, crushed red pepper, or some hot sauce! Adding more fresh ginger also spices up the soup!

How To Make Carrot Ginger Soup

1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot before adding the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
2. Once fragrant, add the chopped carrots and stir.

3. Allow the carrots to soften for a minute or two while you add in the lemon juice and seasonings.
4. Finally, pour in the vegetable broth, stir, and bring the pot to a boil.

5. Cover the soup pot and simmer the soup for 20-30 minutes until the carrots are soft and tender.
6. Remove the pot from the heat and use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer the soup to a blender to blend it smooth instead. Taste your soup and adjust any seasonings as needed.

Cooking Tips & Tricks

• Grate the ginger by using the back of a spoon or vegetable peeler to gently peel away the outer skin before grating the fresh root with a Microplane zester.
• The thinner you slice your carrots, the quicker they will take to soften, speeding up the cooking process.
• After blending the soup, if you want a thinner soup, add more vegetable broth. For a richer soup, add coconut milk.
• If you are using a blender instead of an immersion blender, be very careful when transferring the hot soup. Blend in batches to reduce messes.

Topping Ideas

Ladle out your soup into bowls and top it with a swirl of coconut milk or cream, vegan sour cream, fresh chopped cilantro, parsley, dill, or an extra sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper. Some fresh chopped green onion or chives work beautifully as well!

What To Serve With Your Soup

This creamy carrot ginger soup can be enjoyed in the winter, spring, summer, or fall. Use the seasons for pairing inspiration, but some classic pairings that go well with any vegetable soup include:

• Sourdough Garlic Bread
• Old-Fashioned Gluten-Free Buttermilk Biscuits
• Traditional Gluten-Free Soda Bread
• Vegan Grilled Cheese
• Air Fryer Green Beans, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, or Asparagus

How To Store Leftovers

Once the soup has cooled to room temperature, you can pour the leftovers into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for 5-7 days. Reheat the soup in a pot on the stove over low heat or microwave individual bowls, covered with a paper towel to reduce potential splatter, until warmed through.

Can You Freeze Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup?

This vegan carrot soup is so easy to freeze since there's no coconut cream or dairy that could separate when reheating to worry about! Once the soup has cooled to room temperature, pour the soup into a freezer-safe storage container, leaving some room for expansion, or large storage bags, laid flat until frozen. You can keep the soup frozen for up to 6 months for the best quality. Thaw the soup overnight in the fridge and reheat as instructed above.

More Delicious Vegan Soup Recipes:

• Curried Pumpkin Soup
• Old-Fashioned Vegan Potato Soup
• Spicy Chipotle Black Bean Soup
• Vegan Tomato Soup
• Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup
• Vegan Crema de Malanga

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Who knew such a simple soup could pack such a flavor punch? You are going to love the vegan carrot ginger soup. Ultra silky smooth and creamy without the cream. Cozy and warm with tons of nutrition and no lack of flavor!

So tell me:

+ What will you be serving with your carrot soup?

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