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Healthy Carrot Soup

Healthy Carrot Soup Pin

This healthy carrot soup with ginger only calls for a few simple ingredients. Perfect for a meal prep, busy families and anyone who likes easy, light and nutritious soups.

Healthy Homemade Carrot Soup

Why make this easy carrot soup?

Improved recipe – This carrot soup recipe has been updated with useful tips, storing and reheating options as well as more photos for easy understanding.

Anyone can make it – perfect for beginner cooks, busy families, healthy lifestyle, …

Only a few ingredients – 6 basic ingredients is all you need!

Fresh Carrots for Soup

Suitable for various diets – vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, Mediterranean diet.

It’s good for you – It’s packed with vitamins, minerals and boosts your immune system!

In the notes below, you can find tips on how to achieve different level of thickness.

Ingredients of Carrot Soup

How to make healthy carrot soup with ginger

In a pot, saute carrots and onion with little oil. Then, add grated ginger. Let it cook for a bit, while stirring constantly. You don’t want to burn the ginger.

Next, pour in 2 cups of stock and add a pinch of salt. Stir everything well and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer until the carrots soften. This takes about 20 minutes.

Then, pour in the remaining stock (this will reduce the temperature of this carrot soup so if you are using a stand blender, you can puree it faster as it is not too hot) and puree. When using an immersion blender, there is no need to wait.

Boiling Carrots in the pot

Creamy carrot soup

This is one of the easy soups that taste good without cream. Omitting cream, makes this carrot soup not only healthy, but also light, which makes it great for many diets.

Using only a few simple ingredients makes it also very affordable. It can be easily doubled or tripled if needed.

However, to make this soup creamy, you can add a coconut milk (not the drink!). I’d say a ½ cup should be plenty.

If you would like to make more cream-free soups, try my Broccoli and Celery Soup recipe or Sweet Potato Soup (which has coconut milk in it).

Bending Carrot Soup in the Blender

Thickness

I like pureed soups that are not too thin nor too thick. So, this carrot soup recipe is in the medium category.

If you like your soups thick, then you can only use 2 cups of stock, puree it and see, if you like the thickness. If you like it, you are done. If it’s too thick, add the remaining 1 cup of liquid, bring to a boil and turn off.

You could add even more liquid, but I would say the carrot soup would turn a bit too thin.

Storing and reheating

This simple carrot soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. It reheats well – either in the microwave or on a stove-top.

Carrot Soup with Ginger

Tips for making this easy carrot soup

  • Because this carrot soup recipe uses only a few ingredients, they should be as fresh as possible to achieve the best flavor. Also, try using fresh ginger instead of ginger powder (for the same reason).
  • It does not matter if you use white or yellow onion here. Both work well!
  • Because ginger gives a ton of flavor to this simple carrot soup, you don’t need to add any other seasoning. If you prefer milder ginger taste, use only ½ teaspoon of grated ginger.
  • For this recipe, I used a low sodium vegetable stock and only a little salt. You can use regular stock, but perhaps it will be a good idea to dilute it with water (2 cups stock and 1 cup water) to avoid over-seasoning.
  • Also, if you are not a vegan or vegetarian, feel free to use any kind of broth you have on hand.

Carrot is a simple vegetable, yet it’s packed with nutrients and has a ton of health benefits. Turning it into carrot soup is the easiest way to get some of the nutrients into our body. Plus, it tastes amazing!

Guys, I have a good selection of easy soup recipes on the blog and in case you are looking for more inspiration, here are a few of them:

  • Red Bean Soup
  • Jalapeno Potato Soup
  • Potato Leek Soup
Healthy Carrot Soup
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Healthy Carrot Soup

This healthy carrot soup with ginger only calls for a few simple ingredients. Perfect for a meal prep, busy families and anyone who likes easy, light and nutritious soups.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings: 4 Portions
Calories: 98
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil , see note 1
  • 1 Medium Onion , minced, see note 2
  • 1 pound Carrots , thinly sliced (450 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger , grated, see note 3
  • 3 cups Low Sodium Vegetable Stock , see note 4
  • Salt , to taste
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Instructions 

  • In a 3-quart (3-liter) pot, heat the oil. Add minced onion, sliced carrots and grated ginger and saute this for about 3 minutes, stirring so that the ginger does not get burnt.
  • Pour in vegetable stock, season with a pinch of salt and cover with lid. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer covered until the carrots are tender (about 20 minutes).
  • When ready, puree the soup and taste. Add more seasoning, if you feel it is needed.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  1. I highly recommend using extra virgin olive oil, but if you don’t have it on hand, use cooking olive oil instead. Real butter is also a great substitute.
  2. Either white or yellow onion will work great.
  3. For a milder ginger taste use only ½ teaspoon of grated ginger. The ginger flavor will also intensify when you keep the soup in the fridge overnight.
  4. I used a low sodium vegetable stock and added only a pinch of salt at the end. If you use regular vegetable stock, perhaps a good option is diluting it with water (e.g. use 2 cups of stock and 1 cup of water).
  5. This recipe yields 4 healthy portions or 3 very generous portions.
  6. This is a light soup low in calories. For that reason it is not suitable as a main only.
  7. For more tips and useful information, I recommend reading the full post above this recipe card.
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Carrot Soup Recipe
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Carrot Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
98
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
784
mg
34
%
Potassium
 
403
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
16
g
5
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
19320
IU
386
%
Vitamin C
 
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
 
44
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Julia says

    07/10/2016 at 14:10

    I love how your soup recipes are always so easy and accessible! These look really good and I love their color. I drink a carrot smoothie every day to get more carrots into my diet so I totally hear you on the health benefits of carrots :)

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      07/10/2016 at 15:01

      Thanks Julia! Do you make carrot smoothies yourself? We love carrot/orange/beet juice but haven’t tried a carrot smoothie yet!

      Reply
  2. Megan Mayo says

    18/11/2018 at 20:20

    My family has been sick for weeks! I used homemade organic bone broth. It tastes amazing! I hope it helps get us healthy!5 stars

    Reply
  3. Susan says

    20/01/2019 at 18:02

    This soup is wonderful! Thanks!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      20/01/2019 at 21:38

      You are welcome, Susan! :)

      Reply
  4. Cary Hill says

    22/02/2019 at 01:11

    Thank you for your recipes and a wonderful website. I’m in my mid 60s and have enjoyed carrots my whole life. After making the recipe per your recipe, I just found it lacking. I did add about a tablespoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoons of Parisian herbs and French thyme. Once I plated the soup, I added a dollop of sour cream. After making these adjustments, I enjoyed the soup. Thank you again.3 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      22/02/2019 at 09:27

      Hi Cary, thanks for your feedback. We like this soup as is but additional seasoning can be added, if needed.

      Reply
  5. Susan Everett says

    22/01/2020 at 19:53

    Delicious and perfect for a rainy winter day!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      23/01/2020 at 10:11

      Thanks so much for your feedback and rating, Susan! I hope you find more recipes you like on my blog!

      Reply
  6. Mehak says

    19/12/2020 at 13:21

    Your low-calorie soup recipe really helped me a lot throughout.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      23/12/2020 at 19:12

      Yay, that’s so good to hear, Mehak.

      Reply
  7. Samantha says

    08/05/2021 at 14:09

    Just made this soup, and it was delicious. Best carrot soup recipe I’ve tried, will definitely be making it again and again. Thank you.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      10/05/2021 at 07:22

      You are welcome, Samantha. Thank you for finding time to write the feedback!

      Reply
  8. Ann Warfield says

    30/06/2021 at 09:57

    This was a breeze to make, and turned into the most beautiful orange smoothie after a turn in the Vitamix…I topped it with a swirl of heavy cream and sprinkled on pumpkin seeds. The ginger hits first, and then fades as the carrot comes through. There are layers of flavor from this simple recipe — the next day I had it cold and it was just as good. Later, I added chopped cooked broccoli florets when serving it again, and a sprinkle of a homemade turmeric spice mix for variety. I’m taking a quart of it to a family member tomorrow, and saving a pint for myself. REALLY good.5 stars

    Reply
  9. Kenneth says

    07/01/2022 at 01:55

    This is the best soup I have ever made, I used some garlic and lemon grass from my garden, while it boiled and took the lemon grass out before blending.

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      18/01/2022 at 12:35

      That’s so good to hear, Kenneth! Happy Cooking! :)

      Reply
  10. Tucker says

    14/07/2022 at 00:38

    Am I missing something? How many carrots?

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      01/08/2022 at 09:36

      Hi Tucker. It’s 1 pound. It’s on the ingredient list in the recipe card.

      Reply
  11. Kelsey says

    12/03/2023 at 07:25

    Nice minimal recipe. I agree with having a medium-consistency soup. I sautéed garlic along with the onions and also added some frozen butternut squash, but still found the soup to be lacking in flavour. I added some umami mushroom powder, apple cider vinegar, and some herbamare salt to bring some more flavour. It melds really nicely after a day, and the ginger has a lovely pop. Next time will process in my Ninja blender as the immersion blender left it a little too gritty.4 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      21/03/2023 at 14:00

      Hi Kelsey. Thanks so much for your feedback! This is a very light soup but should be flavorful enough. I would say it also depends on the quality of ingredients. I find that regular carrots from the supermarkets lack flavor which unfortunately will affect the soup’s taste.

      Reply

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