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    Home » Soups » Roasted Carrot Soup with Coconut

    Roasted Carrot Soup with Coconut

    Published: Jan 18, 2021 by Alexandra Cook

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    Satisfy your cravings for comfort food, and warm up with a bowl of my Roasted Carrot Soup with Coconut. It is nourishing, flavoursome and simple to prepare. Make a batch today for an easy lunch or dinner option.

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    • Why we love this recipe:
    • Ingredients in this recipe:
    • Step by Step Instructions:
    • Tips for Success and FAQs:
    • Serving Suggestions:
    • More delicious recipes for you to try:
    • Roasted Carrot Soup with Coconut

    Why we love this recipe:

    The humble carrot makes a great base for soup, and I chose it for several reasons:

    • They’re a great pantry staple to have on hand as they make the ideal snack. When you roast the carrots, you will find they get a slight caramel flavour. This works beautifully in the soup and many other recipes;
    • Carrots contain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre;
    • They provide the soup with an enticing colour;

    This Roasted Carrot Soup is great to have on hand – I like to make a big batch and freeze for when I need a quick lunch or dinner, or am just too tired to cook!

    Ingredients in this recipe:

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    Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.

    Carrots – the base of the soup, when roasted, offer a deeper flavour with a slightly caramelised taste.

    Brown/yellow onions and garlic – indispensable as a flavour base in this soup.

    Olive oil – just a small amount to roast the carrots and saute the onion. Coconut oil also works well.

    Vegetable stock – you can make your own or use a commercial variety.

    Coconut milk – adds a lovely creaminess and complements the spices nicely.

    Ground cumin and coriander – adds warmth and flavour to the dish.

    Sea salt and pepper – to taste

    Step by Step Instructions:

    the four steps to prepare this recipe - roasting the carrot, sautéing the onions in a saucepan, adding in the roasted carrots and then the stock to cook the vegetables.
    1. Roast your carrot pieces.
    2. Sweat your onions in a large saucepan.
    3. Add the carrots to the onion mixture, along with the spices and stock. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavours to combine.
    4. Cook the vegetables until tender. Using an immersion blender or similar, blend until the soup is a smooth consistency. Check that the seasoning is to your liking.

    Tips for Success and FAQs:

    Make sure that the carrots are cooked before attempting to blend them. It will be impossible to blend it smoothly if they are slightly undercooked, and this will alter the texture of the soup.

    You can use an immersion blender – I do. You will get a smoother, creamier texture if you use a blender. However, it is important to understand that blending hot liquids in a blender can be dangerous and could result in severe burns.

    If you do use a blender for hot liquids, you must be careful. You will need to remove the central cap in the blender lid and then cover the lid with a folded tea towel to let the steam escape. Hold the lid on securely and blend on a low speed. This will allow steam to escape so that it doesn’t build up. Not doing this can pose a risk that soup may overflow out of the blender.

    Make this Roasted Carrot Soup your own. The basic recipe is vegan and gluten-free and delicious as it is. However, if you do not have specific dietary restrictions you can tailor it to your own requirement.

    If you would like a more creamy soup, drizzle some cream on top or dollop on some Greek yoghurt just before serving.

    How long will the soup last in the fridge?

    The soup will last for 3 days in the fridge.

    Can I freeze the Roasted Carrot Soup?

    Yes, soup is one of the best meals to make ahead because it freezes so well.  Make a big batch and allow the soup to cool completely before storing in freezer-safe containers. The soup can be frozen for about 3 months. Be sure to label the container with the name and date – frozen objects can be difficult to identify.

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    Serving Suggestions:

    Serve a warming bowl of Roasted Carrot Soup with Coconut alongside one of these for an even more hearty and satisfying meal:

    • Easy Spelt Focaccia
    • Gluten-free Olive and Rosemary Focaccia
    • Gluten-free Zucchini Muffins
    • Mixed Seed Crackers

    More delicious recipes for you to try:

    If you love soup as much as we do, be sure to give our other favourite recipes a try:

    • Potato Soup
    • Spiced Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup
    • Cauliflower and Potato Soup
    • Broccoli and Potato Soup
    • Roasted Capsicum Soup with Basil Oil
    • Or, check out our collection of Easy Soup Recipes here.

    More recipes featuring carrots:

    • Sweet and Sour Carrot Salad
    • Roasted Carrot Hummus
    • Broccoli Stem and Carrot Slaw
    • Gluten-Free Carrot Cake
    • Spicy Pickled Carrots

    I hope you’ll enjoy this delicious Roasted Carrot Soup with Coconut – I would love to hear from you in the comments when you have tried it!

    Alex xx

    This post was originally published in April 2019. It has been updated with new photos and more information. The recipe remains the same.

    two bowl of soup, sitting on a white bench with a grey cloth, some chopped herbs and pieces of toasted bread on the side.

    Roasted Carrot Soup with Coconut

    Satisfy your cravings for comfort food, and warm up with a bowl of my Roasted Carrot Soup with Coconut. It is nourishing, flavoursome and simple to prepare. Make a batch today for an easy lunch or dinner option.
    5 from 71 votes
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    Course: Main Course, Soup, Starter
    Cuisine: International
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 212kcal
    Author: Alexandra Cook – It’s Not Complicated Recipes

    Ingredients

    For Roasting the Carrots:

    • 500 g (17.5 ounces) carrots – peeled and chopped
    • 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

    For the Soup:

    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 medium brown/yellow onion – roughly chopped
    • 1 clove garlic – roughly chopped
    • ½ teaspoon dried coriander/cilantro (or more to taste) See Note 1
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin (or more to taste) See Note 1
    • 3 cups (750 ml) vegetable stock
    • 1 cup (250 ml) coconut milk
    • sea salt and black pepper – to taste

    To Garnish: (optional)

    • spring onions/scallions or chives

    Recipe Measurements:

    For accuracy, we recommend weighing your ingredients. This will produce the best results.

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    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 200 Degrees C (390 F).
      Chop carrots into small pieces (approximately 1 inch/2.5 cm).
      Place the carrots in a roasting dish with 2 teaspoons of oil and ½ teaspoon salt.
    • Roast the carrots for approximately 35 minutes, or until they are tender.
      Remove from the oven and set aside.
    • Add 1 teaspoon of oil to a saucepan over a medium heat.
      Roughly chop your onion and garlic. Add the onions and your garlic clove to the oil, and cook until the onion is translucent. 
      Add your roasted carrots to the onion mixture, along with your spices and vegetable stock. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavours to combine. Add in the coconut milk.
    • With a hand mixer, or in a blender, puree the mixture until smooth. See Note 2.
      Reheat in the saucepan, season to taste with salt, and pepper. See Note 3.
      If the soup is too thick, add some additional vegetable stock.
    • Serve with a garnish of spring onion/scallions or chives.

    Notes

    1. Always check the freshness of your dried spices – if they have been in your pantry for a while, they may have lost their intensity. As such, you may need to add a little extra.
    2. If you do use a blender for hot liquids, you must be careful. You will need to remove the central cap in the blender lid and then cover the lid with a folded tea towel to let the steam escape. Hold the lid on securely and blend on a low speed. This will allow steam to escape so that it doesn’t build up. Not doing this can pose a risk that soup may overflow out of the blender.
    3. Adjust the seasoning to your liking – we recommend using freshly ground black pepper and sea salt flakes for the best flavour.
    4. Please note, the nutritional information is based on the recipe making approximately 5 cups. One cup is equal to 250ml. This does not include the garnish you serve with the recipe. The nutritional information is an estimate only.

    Nutrition Estimate:

    Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 801mg | Potassium: 575mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg
    Tried this Recipe? Please rate and leave a comment!
    Nutritional Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information is an estimate only, and is derived from online calculators. For accurate results, we recommend calculating the nutritional information based on the ingredients and brands you use.

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    Comments

    1. Gillian John

      May 24, 2023 at 6:22 am

      Yummy! I just tried this soup 🙂 It’s delisch…. I love it. Can’t wait to try some other recipes…

      Reply
      • Alexandra Cook

        May 24, 2023 at 8:49 am

        Thank you so much, Gillian 🙂 I look forward to hearing what you try next! Thanks, Alex

        Reply
    2. Jill

      January 21, 2021 at 12:57 am

      So simple and yet so delicious! My kids loved it too!

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        January 24, 2021 at 9:15 am

        Thanks, Jill – that is great to hear!

        Reply
    3. Brad

      January 20, 2021 at 5:59 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for my wife who eats a mostly vegan diet and she loved it! She ended up having this for both lunch and dinner and requested I make this again soon. I myself am usually not a fan of coconut but this recipe was really good!

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        January 30, 2021 at 10:41 am

        Hello Brad, I am so pleased that your wife enjoys our Roasted Carrot Soup. I’m also delighted to hear that you enjoyed it too. Thank you so much. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Amy

      January 20, 2021 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good soup any time of the year but oddly enough I had never made carrot soup and definitely not with coconut milk. Which is silly considering I’m Malaysian and I put coconut milk in almost everything! LOL. Anyway, it was yum! Bookmarked for the future!

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        January 30, 2021 at 10:47 am

        I am really happy that you enjoyed this, Amy! Thank you for letting me know!

        Reply
    5. Sarah

      September 03, 2020 at 5:27 pm

      5 stars
      My daughter is vegetarian and loves this soup! She requests this or your roasted capsicum soup for dinner every week. We’re both big fans of your vegetarian recipes and will be trying more. Thank you! -Sarah

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        September 03, 2020 at 5:57 pm

        Sarah, I am so pleased to hear that you and your daughter have been enjoying some of our vegetarian recipes. I look forward to hearing if you enjoy some others. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Maria

      July 25, 2020 at 12:57 am

      5 stars
      Such a delicious soup. My kids were a huge fan! I served this with grilled cheese for them and it was perfect!

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        July 28, 2020 at 5:16 pm

        Maria, I am thrilled that your children enjoyed the Roasted Carrot Soup. It’s always a thrill when children enjoy our vegetable-based recipes. Thank you for letting me know! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Catherine

      September 03, 2019 at 4:42 am

      5 stars
      Today was the perfect day for a hearty bowl of soup, and this was delicious!

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        September 03, 2019 at 9:28 pm

        Thank you, Catherine!

        Reply
    8. Ceci Rey

      September 01, 2019 at 7:19 pm

      5 stars
      I am such a soup lover. This recipe is no exception. Thank you for sharing – delicious!

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        September 04, 2019 at 6:40 pm

        Soup is always a winner for me Ceci, I love that it is so comforting and nutritious. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Sue-Tanya Mchorgh

      August 31, 2019 at 5:16 pm

      5 stars
      I love, love, love carrots but i never tried roasted carrot soup until now. This was absolutely wonderful.

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        September 01, 2019 at 6:57 pm

        Thank you so much, Sue-Tanya!

        Reply
    10. Maureen

      August 31, 2019 at 11:46 am

      5 stars
      Coconut and carrot work so well together, and this soup was amazing.

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        August 31, 2019 at 2:27 pm

        The flavours complement each other perfectly Maureen. 🙂

        Reply
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