Carrot Ginger Soup Recipe (healthy & vegan) | Aline Made (2024)

FAQs

What are the health benefits of carrot and ginger soup? ›

Carrot soup can be bitter due to the carrot being overcooked for too long. You can also add more carrot to it, a little bit of sweetener such as maple syrup, use vegetable stock in place of chicken stock and add some coconut milk (if vegan).

Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onions, carrots and garlic, sauté for 4 mins, until they are beginning to soften but not colour. Stir in the ground coriander and plenty of seasoning and cook for 1 min. Add the stock and bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20 mins or until the carrots are really tender.

Ginger root is known for its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties whilst carrots are high in beta-carotene, which may assist in promoting vision, reducing the risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

Carrots are a great snack — crunchy, full of nutrients, low in calories, and sweet. They're associated with heart and eye health, improved digestion, and even weight loss.

If you plan to eat the ginger, as in a stir fry, then you need to peel it. If you are using it in a marinade or flavoring for a broth where it will be strained out there is no need to peel the ginger. Just rinse it well and slice it.

Health Benefits of Carrot, Turmeric Ginger Juice

Powerful plant-based antioxidants that fight disease-causing free radicals in the body. An immense system boost from vitamin C. Stimulating your metabolism for faster digestion and a healthy gut. Can treat nausea and indigestion.

While salt can be added to balance out this richness, using lemon instead will actually be more effective. This is because the acid from the lemon cuts through the fat and balances out the spices. Using lemon zest on top of each bowl is also a great garnish that provides a zesty punch in every bite.

Add sweet vegetables like carrots and beets. They will sweeten the broth and deepen its color. You might also add a bit of miso (or salt) and/or a squeeze of lemon juice. Sweet, salt and acid balance bitter flavors.

Why is my carrot soup bland? You may need to add more salt and pepper. I like to taste the soup along the way, and if it needs some salt or pepper, I'll add it. Don't be shy!

Why are my carrots not softening in soup? ›

Have you ever cooked something – like, a minestrone soup or a curry with a lot of vinegar – and noticed that the vegetables stay firm and hard even after long cooking? It's not the vegetables or your cooking skills, it's the amount of acidic liquids in the cooking liquid!

While certain vegetables can work just fine added directly to simmering soups and stews (say, carrots and celery), other vegetables (onions, garlic, and the like) will almost always need at least a brief sweat in a fat-based liquid before adding the remaining ingredients.

Add flour or cornflour

Put a tablespoon of either into a small bowl and stir in 2-3 tbsp of the soup until you have a smooth mixture. Stir this back into the soup and bring it to a simmer. Cook for a few minutes to allow the starch granules to burst to thicken, and to cook out any flour flavour.

Ginger's natural enzymes help relieve indigestion, nausea, and bloating, promoting overall digestive health. There are many ways to make use of ginger's digestive properties, like adding fresh ginger to meals, brewing tea with ginger, or ingesting ginger-infused lozenges or candies, to name a few.

Nutritional Info: Per serving: 130 calories (5 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 28g carbohydrates (5g dietary fiber, 9g sugar), 3g protein.

NUTRITION NOTES

Ginger protects and heals the gut and eases stomach upsets and nausea.

Carrots are excellent sources of minerals and encourage liver cleansing. Ginger will boost nutrient delivery in the blood.