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Fresh Thai Ginger Carrot soup with potato in a blue bowl.
Jon Simon

Roasted Carrot Ginger Soup with a Thai Twist

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Roasted carrots give this carrot ginger soup deep caramelized flavor, with coconut milk and lime for a Thai-inspired finish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: afternoon treat, Appetizer, comfort food, Soup
Cuisine: American, Asian-fusion, Thai
Calories: 295

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 pounds carrots peeled and cut into even pieces
  • olive oil as needed for roasting
  • 1 tablespoon butter swap for additional olive oil for vegan
  • 1 yellow onion minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth use vegetable for vegetarian
  • 13.5 ounce can coconut milk
  • 1 lime juiced
  • kosher salt to taste
  • garnishes optional — chili oil, fresh mint, extra lime wedges

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the carrot pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with kosher salt, and toss to coat. Roast for about 30 minutes, until tender and lightly caramelized at the edges.
  2. While the carrots roast, heat the butter and a splash of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the minced onion and sauté slowly for about 10 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
  3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Add the roasted carrots and the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the carrots are very soft, about 10–15 minutes.
  5. Blend the soup using an immersion blender until completely smooth.
  6. Stir in the coconut milk and fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust salt as needed. Serve hot with a drizzle of chili oil, a few fresh mint leaves, and extra lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 640mgFiber: 5gSugar: 13g

Notes

Net carbs: 23g per serving (28g total carbs minus 5g fiber).
Substitutions: Use olive oil instead of butter and vegetable broth for a fully vegan version. Lemongrass paste (1 tsp) can replace some of the ginger for a more pronounced Thai flavor.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freezes well for up to 3 months.
Reheating: Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring to recombine. Add a splash of water if it has thickened.

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