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Spicy Miso Carrot Soup

Spicy Miso Carrot Soup: A Cozy Vegan Delight to Savor

A quick and delicious Spicy Miso Carrot Soup that combines sweet carrots and creamy coconut milk for a nourishing vegan option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Japanese, Vegan
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 4 cups chopped carrots
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion diced; shallots can add sweetness
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated; ground ginger can be used
  • 4 cups vegetable broth low-sodium recommended
Flavor Builders
  • 3 tablespoons miso paste red or white varieties are fine
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos for gluten-free
For Creaminess
  • 1 can coconut milk full-fat preferred
To Garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Immersion Blender

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Sauté the diced onion for 5-7 minutes until translucent and soft.
  3. Add minced garlic and freshly grated ginger, cooking for another minute.
  4. Stir in chopped carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
  7. Dissolve miso paste in a ladle of hot soup broth and stir back into the pot.
  8. Mix in coconut milk and soy sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Ladle into bowls and garnish with green onions and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid boiling the miso after adding it to preserve its probiotics. Adjust the thickness with more vegetable broth as needed.

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