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Spicy Miso Carrot Soup

Spicy Miso Carrot Soup: A Cozy Vegan Hug in a Bowl

This Spicy Miso Carrot Soup is a warm, savory bowl of comfort, perfect for chilly nights and easy to prepare, vegan and gluten-free.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Asian, Vegan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 4 cups carrots chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
  • 4 cups vegetable broth low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons miso paste red or white
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
For Creaminess and Spice
  • 1 cup coconut milk full-fat recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha adjust to taste
For Seasoning and Garnish
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • green onions chopped, for garnish
  • cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Immersion Blender

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 diced onion and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger. Cook for an additional minute.
  4. Add 4 cups of chopped carrots to the pot, stirring well.
  5. Sauté the carrots for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
  6. Pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth and creamy.
  8. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of miso paste with a ladle of hot soup until dissolved, then stir back into the soup off the heat.
  9. Pour in 1 cup of coconut milk and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, stirring well.
  10. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  11. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in airtight containers for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or freeze for 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

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