Description
Vegan roasted carrot and leek soup made creamy with russet potatoes, finished with miso paste and a black sesame garnish.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lb (680 g) carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 4 cups (950 ml) vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp white or light miso paste
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Gomashio (black sesame salt) or black sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss carrots and leeks with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and a pinch of salt, then spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the potatoes are completely tender.
- Add the roasted carrots and leeks to the pot. Simmer together for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Remove the pot from heat. Working in batches, blend the soup until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
- Return the blended soup to the pot over low heat. Whisk in the miso paste until fully dissolved — do not boil after adding miso.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve warm, garnished with gomashio or black sesame seeds.
Notes
- Add the miso paste off the heat or over very low heat — boiling destroys the beneficial probiotics.
- White or light miso gives a mild, slightly sweet flavor; red miso will produce a deeper, saltier result.
- The russet potato acts as a natural thickener, creating a creamy texture without dairy.
- Black sesame seeds can be substituted with regular sesame seeds if gomashio is unavailable, though the color contrast and slightly nuttier note will differ.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl