Carrot and ginger soup in a bowl on a table next to a carrots, seasoning, and ginger on a plate

Seasonal - Winter / Soup

Carrot Soup with Ginger

4 Servings

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes

Diet Style

GF
LF
LS
V+
V

Tools You'll Need

  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Chef’s Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Large Stock Pot
  • Hand Blender, Food Processor or Blender

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon ground dried coriander or dried cilantro
  • 1 lb. carrots cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
  • Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small carrot, peeled and grated for garnish (optional)
  • 4 tablespoons non-fat Greek yogurt for garnish (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat oil

    In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom.

  2. Cook onion and garlic

    Cook the onion and garlic for 3–4 minutes, or until soft, stirring occasionally.

  3. Stir in ingredients

    Stir in ginger, lemon zest, and dried coriander.

  4. Add carrots

    Add carrots, stock, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. Simmer

    Reduce the heat to medium and bring to a simmer.

  6. Cook

    Cook covered for 15–20 minutes, or until the carrots are soft and tender.

  7. Blend

    Using a hand blender*, blend the soup until smooth and stir in lemon juice.

  8. Serve

    Serve in bowls topped with 1 tablespoon yogurt, grated carrot, and cilantro.

Chef Gary in YMCA chef uniform

Chef's Note:

*Vegan and lactose-free when not using the addition of optional Greek yogurt for garnish.

If you don’t have a hand blender you can use a food processor or blender. When blending hot liquid, first let it cool for five minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender, filling only halfway. Put the lid on, leaving one corner open. Cover the lid with a kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until smooth.

Nutrition Info

Per Each Serving

  • Calories

    101

  • Fat

    3g

  • Saturated Fat

    0g

  • Protein

    4g

  • Total Carbs

    17g

  • Fiber

    5g

  • Sugar

    8g

  • Sodium

    124mg

  • Cholestrol

    1mg