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Hot or Cold Thai Carrot Coconut Lemongrass Soup

Author - Gena Hamshaw
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yields: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 white or yellow onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 2 tablespoons red Thai curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
  • 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 14- ounce can light coconut milk
  • 1 3/4 pounds trimmed peeled, and chopped carrots (about 6-7 cups, or 8-9 large carrots)
  • 2 stalks lemongrass tough outer layers remove and pounded with a rolling pin or mallet to release essential oils (substitute 2 teaspoons lime zest)
  • Dash crushed red pepper flakes
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the onion and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the onions are clear and soft, adding a tablespoon or two of water to help prevent sticking if necessary. Add the garlic, ginger, curry paste, and tamari. Sauté for 2 minutes, or until the garlic is very fragrant.
  • Add the broth, coconut milk, carrots, lemongrass, and red pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the lemongrass stalks from the pot. Transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend till smooth, or use an immersion blender to blend the soup completely. Return the soup the pot, stir in the lime juice, and adjust seasonings to taste. You can also stir in some extra broth if the soup is too thick for your liking.
  • Serve with chopped basil, finely chopped peppers, sprouts or microgreens, sliced avocado, or a swirl of coconut milk or cashew cream, if desired!

Notes

Leftover soup will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. They can be frozen for up to 1 month.