Lightly spiced carrot soup

Lightly spiced carrot soup

A satisfying soup which is delicately spiced and works well as a rustic starter

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 25 mins

Vegetarian Freezable

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan with a lid. Tip in the onion, garlic, ginger and chilli, then cook for 3-5 mins until soft. Stir in the curry powder, followed by the carrots, lemongrass and zest, then cover and cook over a low heat for 10 mins more.
  2. Give the coconut milk can a shake, then pour most of it into the pan along with the vegetable stock. Bring to the boil, then turn down and simmer for 15 mins until the carrots are really soft. Remove the lemongrass and orange zest, then use a stick blender or food processor to whizz until smooth. Ladle into bowls and top with a swirl of reserved coconut milk and an extra sprinkling of curry powder, if you like.
Try

Use up a glut: Carrot & roast pepper purée

In a pan with the lid on, gently cook 300g sliced carrots in a little butter and 1 tbsp water for 30 mins until softened. Grill 1 halved red pepper until charred. Leave in a plastic bag for 10 mins, then peel off the skin and remove the seeds. Whizz the carrots and pepper with 1 tbsp red wine vinegar until smooth. Serve the purée with chicken or lamb chops.

200 kcalories, protein 3.0g, carbohydrate 18.0g, fat 13.0 g, saturated fat 10.0g, fibre 5.0g, sugar 16.0g, salt 0.45 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, September 2009.

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  • 11 August 2009

    Clare McGowan commented on this recipe

    I have just attempted this recipe but for the first time with the Good Food magazine, I can't find when to add the vegetable stock. Can anyone help?

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  • 12 August 2009

    Avril commented on this recipe

    Add the stock along with the coconut milk, Clare. Delicious soup if you're fond of Thai flavours.

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  • 15 August 2009

    Myra rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Yes I added the stock with the milk too........didn't have any orange zest. Absolutely delicious.......will do again soon.

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  • 17 August 2009

    Emily commented on this recipe

    Apologies everyone, the stock goes in with the coconut milk as you thought. I've amended the recipe. Thanks, Emily

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  • 31 August 2009

    Carolyn rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Lovely tasting soup. Very warming.

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  • 07 September 2009

    LisaW68 rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    This is a nice warming soup with a nice subtle heat. Next time I cook this however, I think I will add more carrots and also ensure that the carrots are really fresh and of good quality, as the carrot flavour didn't really come through in the recipe and was slightly overpowered by the coconut. Will definitely try again.

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  • 12 October 2009

    Satu rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This is an absolutely delicious soup. I make it time and time again - perfect now with autumn upon us. Good quality carrots are really important - I get mine from the local farmer and the taste is exquisite. Can I freeze the soup? Or would I have to freeze it without the coconut milk and then add that when reheating?

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  • 15 October 2009

    Frantic Flapjack rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was lovely and with the spicy taste was really warming for a cold night. Also, a good carrot flavour and a deep autumn colour.

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  • 16 October 2009

    Ivanabanana rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This is one of the yummiest soups I've ever tasted, but then again I love Thai food! Really delicious! I halved the amount of coconut milk just to reduce the fat content and it was still yummy. I also used Thai red curry powder instead of normal curry powder. I'm going to try making it using butternut squash today instead of the carrots.

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  • 02 November 2009

    sneauxdrop commented on this recipe

    We made a vatful with home grown carrots for Halloween and it was great. We used up the big, fat carrots and other oddly shaped ones, probably had well over 1kg. I didn't add the orange or ginger (didn't have any) but the curry powder was enough, used one can coconut milk. I added a heaped tbspn to our big pot. Enjoyed by all and will make again. Yes, I have more carrots in the garden. We had enough for 12, plus seconds.

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  • 12 November 2009

    Whoopie rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This soup is divine

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    21 January 2010

    Liv rated this recipe

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  • 22 March 2010

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  • 22 March 2010

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  • 02 October 2010

    fiona80 rated and commented on this recipe

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    Wonderful warming soup

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  • 05 November 2010

    FraggleFlea commented on this recipe

    I made this last night and eating it at work as we speak. Prob the nicest soup I've made. Amazing flavours....and I used all the ingredients suggested as well as adding half a butternut squash with the carrots. I also added 3 slices of orange as well as squeezing some juice to it which with the lemongrass tasted amazing. wonderful soup bustling with flavour and a lovely chilli warmth afterward. Add a spoonful of thick creme fraiche on top! Amazing!

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  • 05 November 2010

    FraggleFlea rated this recipe

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  • 06 January 2011

    ladynellington rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I added a bit more garlic and curry powder, and used chicken stock instead of vegetable. Lovely and fuss-free supper, and even my darling "need meat"-husband gulped it down (and asked for seconds!). I might try swapping third of the carrots to potatoes as I felt the soup was a little too sweet.

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  • 08 January 2011

    SueA. rated and commented on this recipe

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    First attempt at soup and found it very easy to prepare. Tastes lovely with a good kick but might use a little less curry powder next time!

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  • 01 August 2011

    Michelle commented on this recipe

    Absolutely amazing! I used meduim hot curry powder & added a small potato as I like it quite thick. This had definately got to be one of my favorite soups!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 25 mins

Vegetarian Freezable

Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion , finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove , chopped
  • knob of fresh root ginger , grated
  • 1 red chilli , deseeded and chopped
  • 1 tsp mild curry powder , plus extra
  • 1kg carrots , trimmed and sliced
  • 2 lemongrass stalks, bashed
  • 2 strips orange zest
  • 400g can coconut milk
  • 700ml vegetable stock
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200 kcalories, protein 3.0g, carbohydrate 18.0g, fat 13.0 g, saturated fat 10.0g, fibre 5.0g, sugar 16.0g, salt 0.45 g

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