So it’s officially winter, boo frickin hoo.
There was a part of me that truly believed since October was so nice we were in the clear for November and then today happened. After a couple dumps of snow in recent days – it is now clear that the snow is here to stay as is the freezing cold.
I’d love to get out of here, but you know still waiting for passports…
So instead of focusing on warmer places that I want to move to, I will focus on recipes to warm us all up like this carrot soup recipe. Packed with carrots, apples, and ginger – it is flavourful, warming and absolutely delicious. But it’s not just that. This carrot apple ginger soup is vegan, gluten-free and super simple to put together with only five ingredients.
Carrot ginger soup ingredients
This creamy soup has only five main ingredients and is incredible; it’s also vegan and gluten-free. What makes it so good you ask?
Carrots are the star ingredient, which is why its important to get good market carrots if possible. The flavour is wildly different than the old grocery store ones that have been sitting around for a few weeks already.
Apples add a touch of tanginess, and roasting them brings out the sugars and adds a beautiful sweetness to the carrots.
Ginger adds a fresh zingy taste to the soup. It plays so perfectly with the carrots and apples.
Thyme adds a herbacious undertone that plays really well with the carrots.
The extra virgin olive oil, good veggie/chicken stock and salt and pepper are all that’s left.
What to serve with carrot soup
I love this soup on it’s own because it’s quite hearty. But there are a few other things it goes great with. Like, toasted naan bread.
It goes really well with my Roasted Cabbage Side Dish.
It’s also amazing with this kale salad, one of my favourites from Love and Lemons.
Making carrot soup
This soup is one of my favourite recipes because there is so little work in the backend for a soup that tastes like you spent your whole day making it. The key – is roasting the carrots and apples first.
Roast the carrots and apples You’ll throw the carrots in first and then add the apples when they’re about 3/4 of the way done.
Add to your broth and spices this is where you’re going to add the roasted veggies to the broth, your thyme and a little salt and pepper.
Blend it together either in a Vitamix or with a hand held immersion blender.
You are going to love the way the subtle sweetness of the apples and carrots pair up with the herbs and ginger. It is the perfect combination of ingredients that are sure to please everyone; even the littles.
You can switch up the garnish to keep it interesting because I see A LOT of this soup in your future.
Some of my favourites:
- Apple chips and lemon zest
- greek yogurt and fresh thyme
- Coconut milk and candied ginger
- Sour cream and a little cayenne pepper
Let me know if you find a favourite topping for this soup.
Carrot Apple Ginger Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs carrots cut into large chunks
- 2 apples peeled and diced
- 3 cups vegetable stock + more as needed
- 1 in chunk of fresh ginger root
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Lay carrots out on a parchment lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 25 min.
- Remove from oven and lay apple chunks over top of the carrots and bake for another 10-12 min until apples and carrots are soft but not mushy.
- If you have a Vitamix or other high powered blender/food processor - add apples and carrots, vegetable stock, thyme leaves and ginger. Pulse until pureed and smooth. If you have a soup setting you can use that to warm your soup perfectly before serving.
- If you don't have a Vitamix, add your apples and carrots, vegetable stock, thyme leaves and ginger to a heavy bottom pot and blend with a handheld immersion blender. Heat soup on medium until desired temperature is reached.
- Season your soup with salt and pepper to taste, top with your favourite garnish, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
If you make this, I’d love to hear all about it. Please comment below, post it on Instagram and tag me @mysweetmess and hashtag #mysweetmess. And if you really love it, please share the link with friends and family.
Other recipes you might enjoy
SWEET POTATO AND COCONUT STEW
EASY THYME AND CHEDDAR BREAD
ROASTED CABBAGE AND APPLE SALAD
Till the next recipe,
Kristen xo
I like this! No often the modest carrot is the star! Plus, who doesn’t like carrots right?? This goes on my to try list! The kids will probably love it too. Thanks for sharing!
That’s so true about carrots not often being the star – but I think they’re definitely deserving. I hope you’re kids enjoy it as much as mine.
delicious carrot and apple soup. super bright and flavourful and tastes like a warm hug!
Thanks so much Nancy, I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
Carrot soup is one of my favourite soups to use my garden carrots in. Since carrots are the star, there’s nowhere to hide if the carrots are sub par. Great idea to pair them with ginger too as it makes a very tasty soup.
Bernice, I couldn’t agree more – garden carrots are where it’s at. Those flavourless ones that have been sitting on a shelf all day just don’t do it in here.
I love carrot ginger soup, but I ‘ve never had it with apples! It looks delicious and nourishing. Thanks for sharing.
Oh it is delicious with apples, they add the perfect bit of natural sweetness.
I LOVE how easy, healthy, and delicious this soup is!
I’m so glad you enjoy it Terri, it is a favourite of ours for just those reasons.