Spicy Carrot Soup

Spicy Carrot Soup is simple, full of sweet carrot flavor, and the perfect transition from winter to spring. With only seven easy-to-grab ingredients, and only 30 minutes between prep and cook time, this is the soup you want to make right now.

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Keyword carrot soup, easy carrot soup, spicy carrot soup, coconut carrot soup

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 147kcal

Author Nicole

Cost $15

Equipment

stock pot
blender

Ingredients

1 tbsp unsalted butter (salted is also fine)
1 1/2 cups diced onion
5 cups sliced carrots (about 1 1/2 lbs)
4 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
14 oz coconut milk
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock

Instructions

Heat a large dutch oven or stock pot to a medium-low heat. Add the butter. Once the butter has melted, add carrots, onion, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook until carrots are slightly softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add crushed red pepper flakes, cook anothe minute.
Stir in coconut milk, chicken stock, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer until carrots are completely soft, another 4-5 minutes.
Carefully transfer soup to a blender. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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