Description
Carrot Parsnip Ginger Lime Soup is creamy, bright, and nourishing. Sweet carrots, earthy parsnips, zingy ginger, and fresh lime blend into a smooth, cozy bowl that’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and packed with flavor. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped (150 g)
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced (300 g)
- 2 medium parsnips, peeled and sliced (250 g)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 liter (4 cups) vegetable broth
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley, toasted seeds, or lime zest
Ingredient Notes & Variations:
- Fresh ginger adds essential zing; ground ginger works in a pinch (½ tsp).
- Add turmeric for color and extra health benefits.
- Blend with cashews or drizzle coconut milk for creaminess.
- Swap parsnips with fennel or sweet potatoes for variation.
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute.
- Cook Vegetables: Add carrots and parsnips. Season with cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
- Add Broth: Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Blend: Remove from heat. Puree with immersion blender (or carefully in countertop blender) until smooth and creamy.
- Finish: Stir in lime juice just before serving. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley, lime zest, or toasted seeds.
Notes
- Roast carrots and parsnips before simmering for deeper flavor.
- Add lime juice at the end to preserve brightness.
- Strain soup for an ultra-smooth texture.
- Add coconut milk or blended cashews for creaminess.
- Freezes well up to 3 months in portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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