Description
Indulge in the comforting embrace of Spicy Miso Carrot Soup: Your Cozy Vegan Comfort Bowl. This delightful soup balances the natural sweetness of fresh carrots with the creamy richness of coconut milk, creating a warm and inviting experience perfect for chilly evenings. Enhanced with umami-rich miso and a hint of spice, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to serve as an appetizer or main dish. Bursting with flavor and packed with nutrients from wholesome ingredients, this cozy vegan soup will become your go-to for comfort food that nourishes both body and soul.
Ingredients
- 4 cups carrots (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons miso paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 can coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables by washing and chopping carrots, dicing onion, and mincing garlic and ginger.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add chopped carrots and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer until carrots are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender in batches.
- Stir in miso paste, soy sauce, Sriracha, and coconut milk until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For a creamier texture, blend the soup thoroughly until no chunks remain. Feel free to experiment by adding leafy greens such as spinach or kale for added nutrition. Adjust the spice level based on your preference by modifying the amount of Sriracha.