Description
This Curried Carrot Soup combines the sweetness of carrots with the creamy richness of coconut milk and the warmth of curry, topped with crunchy pepitas for a delightful texture contrast.
Ingredients
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- 1 Tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/2 cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 2.5 pounds carrots, diced
- 1 regular yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
- 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place a soup pot over medium heat. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil and add the pepitas. Cook the pepitas, stirring frequently, until they turn golden and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Transfer the pepitas to a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
- In the same pot, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced carrots and chopped onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the yellow curry powder and stir to coat the vegetables, cooking for an additional 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.
- Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the carrots are very tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with the toasted pepitas.
Notes
I used mild yellow curry powder (such as Madras powder) in my version, but you could easily use just about any variety of curry paste in this recipe – red, yellow, or panang. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave. For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped chili pepper when cooking the onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0