Instant Pot Carrot Ginger Soup

This carrot ginger soup makes for an easy, healthy and heartwarming winter dish! It’s creamy with a subtle spicy kick of ginger, gluten free, dairy free, sugar free and perfect for those on a paleo diet. Includes directions for making in an Instant Pot as well as on your stove top.

Welcome to 2019, everyone! 

Is anything different now that we’re in the future? Does ice cream magically no longer have calories? Did anyone wake up to a pile of unexpected puppies or a government that’s suddenly decided that we can all get along? DID RYAN REYNOLDS FINALLY REALIZE I’M HIS ONE TRUE LOVE?

Pretty sure none of that happened, but let me know if I’m wrong. Especially on that last one. 

Like most people, I like to think of January 1st of each year as a fresh start. You hang a new calendar, you have a new date to write on checks (wait… does anyone actually do that anymore?), and it symbolizes this rejuvenated sense of self. Maybe you’re starting a new diet, or you’re going to a new gym, or if you’re me you’re using a new budgeting and financial planning app that you’re pretty jazzed about. 

Guys… I’m really boring. 

2018 wasn’t planned to be as jam packed with life events as it was. Experienced 4 back to back nor’easters/blizzards that caused us to evacuate our home because of biblical level flooding, bought a new house that will not give us the same problem, went to my first food conference (Everything Food Conference), got engaged, got a new job, started and finished planning our wedding.

That was… a lot. 

2019 is going to have arguably the biggest life event of all of them: our wedding. But before that I have two work trips in January, and then after there’s another work trip as well as my second year at the Everything Food Conference. 

Leading up to all these, I decided I should probably put down the donuts and try eating some veggies. Thankfully, the fridge and pantry were stocked up with them in anticipation of my usual holiday detox, so I put them to work. I present to you Stress Baking’s very first soup recipe: Carrot Ginger Soup.

It’s made in the Instant Pot, but can easily be made on the stove top as well. It’s creamy, cozy, and has the most calming aroma. There’s something about it that makes me feel like I’m being wrapped with an invisible fuzzy blanket.

The nice thing about soup, and this one in particular, is that they’re so easy to customize. If you want more of a spicy kick, you could add some cayenne pepper, cumin or red pepper flake. If you want a stronger ginger flavor… add more ginger!

As for garnish, I like to add a small swirl of coconut milk just before serving, and topping it with scallion greens and parsley. Another winning combo is chopped dill and croutons. Or if you’re in New England and want to get crazy. throw in some oyster crackers. Since you’re not serving them with chowder, you’d be a total rebel.

There’s got to be someone out there that can relate to this: every single time I serve (or am served) a bowl of soup, I immediately say, “SOUP! SOUP!” under my breath and it’s all the Guardians of the Galaxy’s fault. 

Need more soup soup in your life?

• Instant Pot Hearty Chicken and Wild Rice Stew
• Easy Zuppa Toscana Soup
• Detox Broccoli Cheese Soup
• Tuscan Kale, White Bean and Sausage Soup
• Instant Pot French Onion Soup
• Sausage Apple Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Kale
• Instant Pot Split Pea Soup
• Jalapeño Lime Chicken Soup
• Slow Cooker Spicy Enchilada Soup

Don’t have an immersion blender?

We have this one from Breville and I love it. It has a comfortable grip, and comes with some pretty handy accessories. When I’m not using it for soups, it’s great for making pureed parsnips, pesto and salad dressings!

Carrot Ginger Soup (Instant Pot or Stove Top)

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• Author: Leslie Haasch

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This carrot ginger soup makes for an easy, healthy and heartwarming winter dish! It’s creamy with a subtle spicy kick of ginger, gluten free, dairy free, sugar free and perfect for those on a paleo diet.

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
• 1 red or yellow onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons ginger, chopped (about 1″ knob)
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced (about 2 cloves)
• 5 cups carrots, peeled & chopped (about 7-9 carrots, depending on size)
• 16 ounces vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper (optional)
• 1 can coconut milk (13.6 ounces)

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Instructions

Instant Pot instructions:

1. Turn on your Instant Pot and press the “Sauté” button. Add oil and let it heat up for a minute.
2. Add onion and stir frequently for 5-6 minutes, or until onions have softened.
3. Add ginger and garlic, and stir frequently for another 2 minutes. Turn off the sauté function.
4. Add carrots, broth, turmeric, salt, pepper, and white pepper and give it a quick stir.
5. Put the lid on the pot, make sure the vent is on “Sealed” and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
6. Using an oven mitt or towel, carefully move the valve to the “Vent” setting and let it release all the pressure that’s built up. It will be a loud whistling sound, and may take a few minutes before it stops.
7. Remove the lid and use an immersion blender to blend until smooth – it may still look a little bumpy and that’s okay, just make sure you’ve removed all the big lumps.
8. Stir in coconut milk, serve and enjoy!
   Optional: Garnish each bowl with a small swirl of coconut milk, scallion greens and parsley. You could also instead top it with some chopped dill, or croutons.

Stove Top instructions:

1. In a large high-sided pan over medium heat, heat up oil.
2. Add onion and stir frequently for 5-6 minutes, or until onions have softened.
3. Add ginger and garlic, and stir frequently for another 2 minutes.
4. Add carrots, broth, turmeric, salt, pepper, and white pepper and give it a quick stir. 
5. Lower heat, cover, and let simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. It will be ready once the carrots and soft.
6. Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth – it may still look a little bumpy and that’s okay, just make sure you’ve removed all the big lumps.
7. Stir in coconut milk, serve and enjoy!
   Optional: Garnish each bowl with a small swirl of coconut milk, scallion greens and parsley. You could also instead top it with some chopped dill, or croutons.

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