Roasted Carrot Ginger Soup with Sweet Potato
This vibrant and cozy Carrot Ginger Soup with Sweet Potato is easy to make, packed with nutrients and naturally vegan. Roasting the carrots and sweet potato brings out their natural sweetness, but is optional. The fresh or frozen ginger adds a zesty kick. A splash of orange or lemon at the end brightens the flavors, making this soup as refreshing as it is nourishing.
Servings: 4
Calories: 229kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- 4 large carrots peeled and chopped (about 3 cups)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil for roasting
- 1 Tbsp olive oil or butter for cooking
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger minced (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 Tbsp orange zest optional
- 1 tsp turmeric optional
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or cream
- 1 Tbsp lemon or orange juice adjust to taste
Instructions
- Roast the Vegetables:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss diced sweet potato and chopped carrots with 1 tbsp olive oil, pinch of salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Prepare the Soup:
- In large pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, ginger, cumin, orange zest and turmeric cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add raw or roasted carrots and sweet potatoes. Pour in broth, ensuring vegetables are covered.
- Bring to boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes for roasted vegetables or 30-40 minutes if raw.
- When veggies are tender, blend until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in coconut milk or cream and lemon or orange juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with your choice of herbs, seeds, or a drizzle of coconut milk or cream.
Notes
Vegan Options: choose olive oil, veggie broth and coconut milk
The orange zest and orange juice add just a hint of orange flavour - add more if you'd like to explore this flavour more or omit and add just a bit of lemon juice at the end to brighten the overall flavour. Trust me - a little acid is a fantastic finishing touch!
Nutrition
Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Sodium: 1368mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Iron: 2mg