Thai-Inspired Carrot Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
4.3 — Votes 3 votes

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This Thai-inspired carrot soup has the yummy spice of a warm bowl of Thai curry, is uber creamy, and thanks to the carrots, is not only beautifully colored but also has an added punch of beta carotene, fiber, and antioxidants! 

a bowl of bright orange thai carrot soup garnished with fresh cilantro and crushed peanuts sitting on a marble surface

THIS SOUP. This was one of those recipes that sounded good, so we thought we’d test it, and when we made it, we were BLOWN AWAY. First of all, the aroma of the soup itself would make a very full person hungry, the color of the soup is so beautifully vibrant, and the TASTE…y’all, the taste of this soup is amazing. If Thai curry is something you love, you’ve got to make this soup, and if you’ve never had Thai curry (or you’re skeptical), this soup will make you fall in love with the subtle spice and bold flavors that make up a steaming bowl of red curry!

Tips for the Best Creamy Carrot Soup

While this recipe is super easy, it is important that you follow the steps below for the best final product!

  • Blend in a high-speed blender. This is KEY. The higher the quality blender you have, the smoother your soup will be. We use a Vitamix and it works great!
  • Don’t over or under-cook the carrots. You want your carrots perfectly blendable, so cut them into even pieces so that they cook evenly!
  • Use full-fat coconut milk for a creamier texture. Though you can use light coconut milk here, we really recommend going with full-fat. It’ll round out your soup, and make it SUPER creamy!

Thai Carrot Soup Ingredients

The ingredients here are pretty basic and can all be found at your local grocery store. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Extra-Virgin Olive Oil – to start, you’ll need about 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil. This is for sauteing your onions, garlic, and ginger, so don’t worry too much about measuring – just eyeball it! 
  • Yellow Onion – you’ll also need dice 1 small yellow onion,…
  • Garlic – …grate 3 cloves garlic (we’ve found that grated garlic infuses into soups better than minced garlic does…this zester works great for grating!),…
  • Fresh Ginger – …a peeled and grated (using the zester!) 1-inch piece of fresh ginger root, and… 
  • Carrots – …2 pounds peeled of carrots cut into 1-inch chunks. 
  • Veggie Broth – the liquid base of this soup will be 4 cups of veggie broth, and the flavor is built with…
  • Sea Salt – …a ½ teaspoon of sea salt,…
  • Thai Red Curry Paste – …3 tablespoons of Thai red curry paste,…
  • Coconut Milk – …a 13.5-ounce can of full-fat coconut milk, and…
  • Lime Juice – … a ¼ cup of fresh lime juice (the juice from 2 large limes). 
  • Fresh Cilantro – to finish everything off, you’ll garnish each serving with chopped fresh cilantro and…
  • Peanuts – chopped peanuts!

a bowl of bright orange thai carrot soup garnished with fresh cilantro and crushed peanuts sitting on a marble surface

How to Make Thai Carrot Soup

This recipe is SO simple! If I (Brandi) can make this recipe, YOU CAN TOO! Here’s what you’ll need to do:

  1. Add the Olive Oil – add the olive oil to a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. 
  2. Saute the Onion, Then Add the Garlic + Ginger – once the oil runs thin, add the onion to the pot and saute for 5-7 minutes, until the onion is translucent and just starting to brown. Then, add the grated garlic and ginger and saute for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  3. Add the Carrots, Broth, and Salt, Boil, and Cover – add the carrots, broth, and salt to the pot, then increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, until the carrots can be easily pierced with a fork.
  4. Blend – transfer the soup to a blender and blend on high until smooth, then pour the soup back into the pot. 
  5. Add the Curry Paste, Coconut Milk, and Lime Juice – stir the curry paste, coconut milk, and lime juice into the soup, then taste and add more salt if needed.
  6. Garnish + Serve – top each serving with chopped cilantro and fresh peanuts and enjoy!

How long do you boil carrots for soup?

The carrots should only take 20 minutes to cook and soften. Be sure to get your soup to a rolling boil before turning the heat down and covering the pot!

What can I do with a lot of carrots?

If you have more carrots than this soup calls for, don’t fret! We’ve got some really great uses for extra carrots. Here are a few of our favorite ways to use this vibrantly-colored veggie:

Savory Carrot Recipes

Sweet Carrot Recipes

a bowl of bright orange thai carrot soup garnished with fresh cilantro and crushed peanuts sitting on a marble surface

How to Serve Thai Carrot Soup

This meal is really well-rounded and filling all on its own, but feel free to make it your own if you’d like! Here are a few ideas for serving carrot soup:

  • Over Rice – serve this soup over a scoop or two of white or brown rice!
  • Add Chicken – if you want to add a little bit of extra protein to your soup, feel free to throw in some shredded chicken!
  • Add Veggies – though this soup is loaded with veggies already (hello, carrots!), steamed broccoli or green beans would be a really yummy addition here! Make the soup as written, and scoop some broccoli or green beans into your bowl when serving!

We hope you love this beautiful Thai-inspired carrot soup as much as we do – it’s going to be on repeat around here during all of the cooler-weather months! 

a bowl of bright orange thai carrot soup garnished with fresh cilantro and crushed peanuts sitting on a marble surface

Thai-Inspired Carrot Soup

By: Amber Goulden
4.3 — Votes 3 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
This carrot soup is packed with Thai flavors for a delicious and filling meal.

Ingredients  

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 inch fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • 2 pounds carrots peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 1 13.5 ounce can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup lime juice about 2 large limes
  • Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Chopped peanuts for garnish

Instructions

  • Add the olive oil to a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  • Once the oil runs thin, add the onion to the pot and saute for 5-7 minutes, until the onion is translucent and just starting to brown. Then, add the garlic and ginger and saute for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  • Add the carrots, broth, and salt to the pot, then increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, until the carrots can be easily pierced with a fork.
  • Transfer the soup to a blender and blend on high until smooth, then pour the soup back into the pot.
  • Stir the curry paste, coconut milk, and lime juice into the soup, then taste and add more salt if needed.
  • Serve the soup garnished with chopped cilantro and fresh peanuts.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Thai-Inspired Carrot Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
247
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
14
g
88
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Sodium
 
935
mg
41
%
Potassium
 
684
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
10
g
11
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
26780
IU
536
%
Vitamin C
 
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
 
81
mg
8
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Marci says

    Marci —  01/22/2021 At 15:13

    Looks super yummy, I love Thai red curry paste! Was there supposed to be a link for the zested used?

    • Brandi Schilhab says

      Brandi Schilhab —  01/25/2021 At 09:55

      There is! Good catch. This is the one that should’ve been linked!

  2. Ariane says

    Ariane —  02/05/2021 At 20:19

    This is so delish! Pretty simple and loads of flavor. I added a few dashes of fish sauce for a little extra flavor. Yum!

    • Brandi Schilhab says

      Brandi Schilhab —  02/08/2021 At 09:11

      So glad you loved it, Ariane!!

  3. Anne says

    Anne —  02/15/2021 At 08:15

    5 stars
    This was so easy and delicious, it made a simple carrot soup so much less boring! It was super quick in the instant pot. Thanks!

  4. Sophia says

    Sophia —  03/03/2021 At 00:53

    5 stars
    Easy, tasty, and healthy… What more could you ask for. Fed + Fit recipes always deliver!

    • Brandi Schilhab says

      Brandi Schilhab —  03/03/2021 At 08:55

      Ah, so kind, Sophia. Thank you! This recipe is one of my very favorites!

  5. Caroline says

    Caroline —  09/15/2021 At 07:48

    I have this in my list to try next!

    Do you know if this soup freezes well?

    • Brandi Schilhab says

      Brandi Schilhab —  09/16/2021 At 08:43

      It’s SO YUMMY, Caroline. I hope you love it! I think it would freeze really well!

  6. Kathryn Roberts says

    Kathryn Roberts —  11/15/2021 At 15:07

    This sounds amazing but one question – would the curry paste benefit from being cooked prior to adding into the soup?

    • Brandi Schilhab says

      Brandi Schilhab —  11/16/2021 At 11:01

      No need to cook it ahead of time, Kathryn! Enjoy!

  7. Celia Hedges says

    Celia Hedges —  01/10/2022 At 12:58

    I have the carrots already cooked (food box!) and everything else, but not the red Thai paste. Have Golden Curry Japanese mix or regular curry powder. Also giving some cooked carrots to my dog and dehydrated some!

    • Melissa Guevara says

      Melissa Guevara —  01/10/2022 At 19:52

      Sounds delicious! What a great use of all your carrots! ~Melissa