Carrot Ginger Zucchini Soup
​This bright, immune boosting soup is perfect for summer. Freezer friendly, it can be made ahead of time and can be made with either fresh or frozen vegetables.
Source: The Simple Veganista
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
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1 medium onion, diced
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2 TBSP olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 inch fresh ginger, minced or grated
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1 TSP cumin
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1 TSP coriander
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1/2 TSP turmeric
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1/2 TSP paprika
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4-5 medium carrots, chopped or 2 cups frozen carrots
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2 medium zucchinis, chopped or 2 1/2 cups frozen zucchini
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3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
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1 can coconut milk
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juice of 1/2 a lemon
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salt and pepper to taste, I like to start with a teaspoon of each
Directions
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Add olive oil and onion to a large pot and sauce until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes.​
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Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and paprika and sauce for 1 minute more.
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Add the carrots and zucchini and sauce for around 7 minutes more.
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Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes or until all the vegetables are soft.
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Finish with the coconut milk, salt and pepper, lemon juice and stir to combine.
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You can stop there if you like your soup chunky, otherwise use an immersion blender to puree the soup until it has a creamy texture.
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Garnish with green onions and lemon.