Caribbean Carrot-Ginger Soup

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Coconut milk, fresh ginger, carrots, and onions star in this Caribbean-inspired vegetarian soup that's sure to bring comfort.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon salted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups coarsely chopped onion
1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, or more as needed
1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 cup full-fat unsweetened coconut milk

Directions

1 Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook until translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add carrots and ginger; cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Stir in broth and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until carrots are very tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
2 Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy, or let cool slightly and blend in a blender, working in batches as needed. Return to heat and add more broth as needed for desired consistency; soup should be thick. Season with pepper and additional salt if needed.
3 Ladle soup into 4 bowls. Swirl 2 tablespoons coconut milk into each bowl.