Sweet carrots simmered in creamy coconut broth with warm spices. Velvety, comforting, and naturally vegan.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 5 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 small potato, peeled and diced
→ Liquids
06 - 3 cups vegetable broth
07 - 1 can (13.5 fluid ounces) full-fat coconut milk
→ Spices and Seasoning
08 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
13 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, optional
14 - Toasted coconut flakes, optional
15 - Lime juice, optional
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
02 - Add minced garlic and ginger to the pot; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in carrots and potato, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to develop flavor.
04 - Add ground coriander, cumin, and chili flakes if using. Stir to evenly coat vegetables in spices.
05 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until carrots and potato are very tender.
06 - Stir in coconut milk and heat through for 2 to 3 minutes without boiling.
07 - Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth, or carefully blend in batches in a countertop blender.
08 - Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
09 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro, toasted coconut flakes, or additional chili flakes if desired.
