Carrot & Ginger Immune-Boosting Soup Recipe
Introduction
This carrot and ginger immune-boosting soup is a vibrant, comforting dish packed with flavors and nutrients. It’s quick to make and perfect for warming up while supporting your immune system.
Ingredients
- 3 large carrots
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp turmeric
- a pinch of cayenne pepper, plus extra to serve
- 20g wholemeal bread
- 1 tbsp soured cream, plus extra to serve
- 200ml vegetable stock
Instructions
- Step 1: Peel and chop the carrots into small pieces to help them blend smoothly.
- Step 2: Place the chopped carrots, grated ginger, turmeric, a pinch of cayenne pepper, wholemeal bread, soured cream, and vegetable stock into a blender.
- Step 3: Blitz all the ingredients in the blender until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Step 4: Pour the blended mixture into a pot and heat gently until piping hot, stirring occasionally.
- Step 5: Serve the soup with a swirl of extra soured cream or a sprinkling of cayenne pepper if you like a little more heat.
Tips & Variations
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of coconut milk instead of soured cream.
- Use fresh turmeric if available for a more vibrant flavor.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving to brighten the taste.
- If you prefer a chunkier soup, reserve some chopped carrots and stir them in after blending.
Storage
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, stirring occasionally to ensure even heating. This soup can also be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make this soup without bread?
Yes, you can omit the wholemeal bread if you want a gluten-free version. The soup will be slightly less thick but still delicious.
Is this soup suitable for vegans?
To make it vegan, replace the soured cream with a plant-based alternative like coconut yogurt or leave it out entirely.
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Carrot & Ginger Immune-Boosting Soup Recipe
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This vibrant Carrot & Ginger Immune-Boosting Soup combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the warming spice of ginger and turmeric, enhanced by a touch of cayenne pepper for a gentle kick. Blended to a smooth, creamy consistency and served warm with soured cream and wholemeal bread, it’s a nourishing and delicious way to support your immune system during colder months.
Ingredients
Vegetables & Spices
- 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- A pinch of cayenne pepper, plus extra to serve
Liquids & Dairy
- 200ml vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp soured cream, plus extra to serve
Others
- 20g wholemeal bread
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Peel and chop the carrots into smaller pieces to help blend easily. Grate the ginger finely to maximize its flavor in the soup.
- Combine ingredients: Place the chopped carrots, grated ginger, turmeric, a pinch of cayenne pepper, wholemeal bread, soured cream, and vegetable stock into a blender.
- Blend: Blitz all the ingredients together until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Heat the soup: Pour the blended mixture into a pot or saucepan and heat over medium heat until it reaches piping hot, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and swirl through some extra soured cream. Sprinkle a little cayenne pepper for added warmth and garnish. Enjoy with additional wholemeal bread if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh ginger for the best pungent and zesty flavor.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper quantity to your preferred spice level.
- Wholemeal bread adds a subtle nutty flavor and texture; gluten-free bread can be substituted if necessary.
- To make it vegan, substitute soured cream with a plant-based alternative such as coconut yogurt.
- This soup can be served warm or cold depending on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: carrot soup, ginger soup, immune boosting soup, healthy soup, vegetarian soup, turmeric soup, warming soup
