Carrot and ginger soup

The pairing of carrot and ginger is one of the greatest classics of culinary art. The natural sugar content of the carrot is counterbalanced by the fresh, citrusy heat of the ginger, so the result is neither too sweet nor too hot, but perfectly balanced. The substances in ginger (gingerols) transform under heat, giving a softer, warming sensation, for which we will be especially grateful in winter.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 230 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian, Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large saucepan
  • Stick blender
  • Grater (for ginger)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Peel and thinly slice the carrots. Chop the onion, grate the ginger.

Tip: The thinner the carrot, the faster it caramelises and cooks.
2

Sauté the onion in the butter until translucent, then add the grated ginger and garlic for half a minute.

Tip: Essential oils dissolve in fat, so you are building the flavours now.
3

Add the carrots and fry for 5-6 minutes until the edges start to brown.

Tip: This step is critical: caramelising the sugar content of the carrots gives the soup depth.
4

Pour in the stock, cook until soft (approx. 20 minutes).

Tip: If using orange juice, only add it at the end so its acidity doesn't toughen the carrots during cooking.
5

Blend until smooth, stir in the cream (and orange juice).

Tip: The acidity and aroma of the orange highlights the ginger.

Recipe FAQ

How should I grate the ginger?
Ginger fibres are stubborn. It is easiest if you grate frozen ginger, or use a very sharp grater, perpendicular to the fibres.

Ingredients

  • 600 g Carrots
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 litre Vegetable stock
  • 100 ml Double cream
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch Ground pepper
  • 0.5 Juice of half an orange (optional, but recommended)