Dare to try this unexpected combination! This carrot orange ginger soup is like a radiant autumn day in liquid form-warm, comforting, and full of surprises. And who says vegetables and fruit don't go together? This carrot-orange soup with ginger proves the opposite: a surprising yet deliciously balanced blend of sweet, juicy orange and the earthy, creamy flavor of carrots. The red onion, celery, and garlic add depth, while the ginger provides a fresh, zesty kick. Finished with a dollop of sour cream or coconut cream and a handful of fresh herbs, every spoonful becomes a celebration of contrasts: sweet and savory, creamy and fresh. A soup that surprises your taste buds and warms your heart.
Carrot orange ginger soup
Ingredients
- 650 grams carrots
- 5 cm ginger root
- 2 oranges
- 1 liter vegetable broth
- 1 ribbon celery
- 1 red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 yellow chili pepper optional
- pepper
- salt
Garnishing
- parsley or cilantro
- sour cream, coconut cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
Preparing the vegetables and the oranges
- Peel the carrots and trim the ends. Then cut them in half lengthwise and slice them into half-moons.
- Rinse the celery stalk under cold water. Then cut it into pieces as well.
- Trim the ends and peel the tough skin off the onion. Then cut it in half and chop the onion into medium-sized pieces.
- Peel the ginger to remove the bitter skin. Then cut it into pieces.
- Remove the stem from the yellow chili pepper. Cut it in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Then cut it into pieces.
- Crush the garlic with the flat side of a kitchen knife. Then peel it and chop the clove into small pieces.
- Juice the oranges.
Cooking the soup
- Heat some oil in a soup pot. Sauté the onion, chili pepper, garlic, and ginger for a few minutes.
- Once the aromas fill the kitchen, add the carrots, celery, and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, then let the soup simmer for 20 minutes until tender.
- Puree the carrot-ginger soup with a hand blender.
- Add the orange juice to the pureed soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serving the carrot orange ginger soup
- Spoon the carrot-orange-ginger soup into deep plates or soup bowls.
- Finally, garnish the soup with sour cream and some finely chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
How to make carrot orange ginger soup?
Just like with most soups, chopping the ingredients is the most work. And in this case, we also need to juice an orange. But since everything will go into the blender later, it's enough to roughly chop the vegetables and herbs.
Moreover, with soup, precise measurements usually aren't necessary. The same goes here. So this soup is also perfect for using up leftovers or emphasizing your own favorite flavors.
Chopping the vegetables
As mentioned, chopping the vegetables is the most work. But since we're chopping roughly, this can be done quickly.
We start with the carrots. Peel them and remove the ends. Then halve the carrots and cut the halves into half-moons.
Ginger is also an important flavor carrier in this soup. First, remove the bitter skin from the ginger root. Then cut the ginger into medium-sized pieces.
Next, rinse the celery stalk under cold water to remove any sand or dirt. Then cut it into pieces.
Now it's the onion's turn. Remove the ends and the tough outer skin. Halve the onion and cut it into medium-sized pieces.
Optionally, you can also add a yellow chili pepper to this carrot-orange soup with ginger. If so, remove the stem and halve the chili pepper lengthwise. Remove the seeds and cut the pepper into pieces.
A few garlic cloves will also add extra flavor to this soup. Crush them with the flat side of a knife. Then remove the tough skin and cut the cloves into medium-sized pieces.
Now that the vegetables are chopped, all that's left is to juice the orange. Halve the orange and squeeze out the juice. Optionally, you can also add a second orange to the soup-it's up to you.
Cooking the carrot orange ginger soup
Heat some oil in a soup pot. First, sauté the onion, garlic, ginger, and optional chili pepper for a few minutes until the aromas are released.
Then add the carrots and celery to the pot, along with the vegetable broth. Let it simmer gently for about twenty minutes until all the ingredients are tender.
While the soup cooks, you can finely chop the green leaves of the parsley or cilantro.
Now it's time to bring out the immersion blender and purée the soup. The result should be a smooth, thick, creamy soup.
We've already added the carrots and ginger. Now it's time to add the orange juice to the soup. This gives it a sunny, sweet accent. Taste and season further with pepper and salt as needed.
Now you can ladle the carrot-orange soup with ginger into bowls. For the final touch, add a drizzle of sour cream or coconut milk. You can also use Greek yogurt if you prefer. Finally, sprinkle the soup with a few parsley or cilantro leaves.
More than just delicious: a boost to your health!
This carrot orange ginger soup isn't just a treat for your taste buds-it's also a powerhouse for your body. Carrots are packed with beta-carotene (great for your eyes and immune system), while oranges are a vitamin C bomb that boosts your energy and strengthens your resistance. The ginger doesn't just add a zesty kick; it also has anti-inflammatory properties and aids digestion.
Additionally, the red onion and garlic are loaded with antioxidants, and the vegetable broth provides a hydrating and nutritious base.
So, a bowl of this soup isn't just comforting-it's also a healthy, nourishing meal that pampers and strengthens you from the inside out.
Read more about the health benefits of carrots, oranges and ginger in the following articles:
- The health benefits of carrots - and the best ways to eat them (Martha Stewart).
- 8 benefits of carrots, backed by science (Health).
- Key health benefits of oranges (with full nutritional properties) (Nutrition advance).
- Oranges: nutritients, benefits, juice, and more (Healthline).
- 18 Amazing Health Benefits of Ginger and How to Use it (Natural remedy ideas).
- How healthy is ginger? Give a warm welcome to this multitasking ingredient (New York Times).
More surprising.soup
Nothing tastes better than a delicious soup. Especially in winter, but even in summer, you can enjoy a refreshing, hydrating gazpacho. Are you looking for more surprising soups to brighten your day? Then be sure to check out these recipes:
- Lohikeitto - traditional Finnish salmon soup.
- Fiskasúpa - Icelandic fish soup.
- Curry laksa chicken soup.
- Cuban green plantain soup.
- Green zucchini gazpacho.
If you speak Dutch, you can find the Dutch version of this recipe on gerechtenweb.blog.
