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    Butternut Squash Carrot Ginger Soup

    January 12, 2021 by Agnieszka 14 Comments

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    Carrot Ginger Butternut Soup is a healthy twist on the classic carrot ginger soup. This version uses half carrots and half butternut squash, which makes the soup less starchy and the squash makes it incredibly silky. Made with coconut milk, garlic and warming spices, it will wake up your taste buds, heal your body and make you feel great. 

    butternut squash carrot ginger soup with a glob of yogurt, sriracha and chopped cilantro.

    Can you imagine anything better on a cold winter day than a cup of steamy, creamy, comforting soup? This healing Carrot, Ginger and Butternut Squash Soup is wonderful when you just spent some time outside in the cold winter air, or if you’re feeling like you may be getting sick. Full of vegetables and healing spices, it will warm your body and soul and even looking at it will make you feel instantly better. This soup is vegan, gluten free, dairy free and Whole30 compliant. It is packed full of nutrients and warming spices with healing and anti-inflammatory properties.

    Love soup? Make sure to also try my Healing Polish Chicken Noodle Soup for another delicious soup recipe with medicinal properties.

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    • Serving and storage
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    Ingredient notes

    chopped butternut squash, carrots, two celery stalks, two onions, coconut milk, garlic and spices on white marble surface.
    • Carrots: I peel and cut the carrots for this soup fairly small to shorten the cooking time. Somehow I always end up with multiple opened bags of carrots in the produce drawers of my fridge. This soup is a great way to use up all these carrots that have been in your fridge for months, including baby carrots that your kids suddenly stopped liking.
    • Butternut squash: Unlike in the classic carrot ginger soup, I used a combination of carrots and butternut squash to make it less starchy and the butternut squash gives this soup a very nice, smooth texture. To save time, you can get pre-peeled and pre-cut butternut squash which can be found at most grocery stores. The prepackaged pieces are quite large, so I recommend cutting them smaller to match the carrots.
    • Coconut milk: It will keep the soup vegan and the coconutty flavor goes very well with the warming spices.
    • Ginger: Ginger and carrot are practically made for each other so feel free to use as much as you like. You can either cut the ginger with a knife, or grate it on a grater.
    • Warming spices give this soup a lot of character and healing powers. Turmeric, coriander, cumin and cayenne are basically like natural dietary supplements. They will warm you up, fight inflammation and boost your metabolism!

    Serving and storage

    This Carrot Butternut Ginger Soup can be served as an appetizer, or a stand alone meal with a piece of crusty bread or a side salad, or both, if you can’t decide.  It’s also great for meal prep.  I like to have some for lunch or dinner, put the rest in mason jars and store in the fridge for easy lunches throughout the week.

    Freezing tips

    Let the soup cool then transfer to freezer safe containers. Freeze up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator then heat in the microwave or stove.

    Toppings Ideas

    The toppings are completely optional. I’m serving mine with a healthy dollop of thick Greek yogurt (use unsweetened coconut yogurt or cream for a vegan option) which adds a nice tangy quality to the soup, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and drizzle some Sriracha on top. If you don’t have cilantro, parsley will also work great.

    Try these fabulous Biscuits Without Milk to dip in the soup!

    Recipe FAQs

    Do I need to pre-cook the carrots?

    Because carrots take more time to cook than butternut squash, it is a good idea to pre-boil them while you’re chopping & cooking onions, celery, garlic, ginger and the spices. When you are ready to add the butternut squash and broth, the carrots will already be ready to go and both butternut squash and the carrots will be soft at the same time and ready to be pureed. 

    Can I use a standup blender instead of an immersion blender?

    No immersion blender? No problem. You can still make this soup in a standup blender and it may actually produce a smoother effect. Just make sure to cool the soup slightly and process it in batches. I like using immersion blender because there is less to clean up afterwards.

    butternut squash carrot ginger soup with a glob of yogurt, sriracha and chopped cilantro.

    If you try my Butternut Squash Carrot Ginger Soup recipe, be sure to leave me a comment and give this recipe a rating. I would love to hear from you and see how it turned out for you! You can also share and tag me on Instagram!

    More delicious soups to try

    • Polish Mushroom Soup (Zupa Grzybowa)
    • Polish Chicken Soup {Authentic Rosół Recipe}
    • Roasted Pumpkin Cauliflower Soup
    • Vegan Creamy Tomato Bean Soup

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    Recipe

    Carrot Ginger Butternut Soup

    Carrot Ginger Butternut Soup is a wonderfully creamy, full of healthy vegetables, coconut milk and warming spices.
    5 from 49 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: dinner, lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: butternut squash soup, carrot ginger soup
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 287kcal
    Author: Agnieszka

    Ingredients

    • 20 oz carrots peeled and cut into small chunks
    • 1 lb butternut squash peeled and cut into small chunks
    • 1 piece ginger about the size of a thumb, peeled and minced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 onions chopped
    • 2 stalks celery chopped
    • 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
    • 5 cups broth chicken or vegetable for a vegan version
    • 1 can coconut milk
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
    • Salt and pepper
    • Garnish: Greek or coconut yogurt Sriracha, chopped cilantro

    Instructions

    • Place the carrots in a medium pot and cover with boiling water. Boil covered on medium heat for about 15 minutes.
    • While the carrots are cooking, chop the onions and celery. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or pot, add the onions and celery and cook stirring from time to time until soft. Add garlic and ginger and all the spices. Cook another minute stirring. Add a splash of water to make sure nothing gets too brown.
    • Drain the carrots and add them to the onion celery mixture together with butternut squash. Add the broth and bring to boil. Turn the heat down to medium low and cook partially covered until the carrots are soft, about 30-40 minutes. They should fall apart when you poke them with a fork.
    • Remove the Dutch oven from the stove and blend the soup with an immersion blender. Take your time to make sure you get all the vegetables. The finished soup should be smooth and creamy.
    • Return to the stove and turn the heat to low. Stir in coconut milk, taste and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook together for a couple more minutes and serve. Add garnishes if you wish: coconut or Greek yogurt, cilantro and a drizzle of Sriracha.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 865mg | Potassium: 825mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 24284IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg

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    Hi, I'm Agnieszka. I'm a mom of three and recipe developer, writer and photographer behind Wholly Tasteful. I love creating comforting, delicious, family-friendly recipes that you can feel good about.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Bogusława

      March 05, 2021 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      Właśnie zjadłam duży talerz tej zupy. Jest pyszna, delikatna i aromatyczna. Dziękuję za przepis. Zrobiłam zdjęcie, ale nie wiem jak je wkleić 😊

      Reply
      • Agnieszka

        March 05, 2021 at 5:54 pm

        Wspaniale!!

        Reply
    2. Becca

      April 28, 2021 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      This is my new favorite soup! Please do more whole 30 recipes.

      Reply
    3. Kristina

      July 28, 2021 at 2:47 pm

      This soup looks and sounds amazing. I am a soup in the summer kind of person, but I use my Instant Pot. I'm going to try it in there and let you know how it turns out!

      Reply
    4. Linda

      July 28, 2021 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yum! I never thought of combining carrot and butternut squash altogether; however, this soup is so heartwarming and comforting

      Reply
    5. serena

      July 28, 2021 at 4:48 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! I love the flavor combo of carrots and butternut squash.

      Reply
    6. Erin Gierhart

      July 28, 2021 at 6:59 pm

      Delicious soup! I will make it often this fall!

      Reply
    7. Amanda

      July 29, 2021 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      What a wonderful soup! It was so silky and decadent, and I loved the flavor from the coconut milk.

      Reply
    8. Luca - Ruoka on valmis

      July 29, 2021 at 4:57 pm

      5 stars
      Carrots, butternut squash, and ginger are three perfect ingredients for a soup. Coconut milk gives also a great flavor to it!

      Reply
    9. Megan Ellam

      November 10, 2021 at 5:35 pm

      Yummo! Deliciously easy and everyone loves this soup! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    10. Jeri

      November 10, 2021 at 7:11 pm

      5 stars
      This carrot, ginger, and butternut soup was so fresh and flavorful! I am saving this recipe to make it again! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Brynn

        November 11, 2021 at 5:14 am

        5 stars
        I love the addition of squash and all those spice combinations sounds like an amazing flavor

        Reply
    11. Jessica

      November 11, 2021 at 2:10 pm

      I absolutely love the combination of butternut squash with ginger and garlic so I knew I would love this soup but it surpassed my expectations. So tasty and easy to prepare as well! Will definitely be making it again.

      Reply
    12. Liz

      November 11, 2021 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      this sounds so stinking delish! I love soup anytime of year so i cant wait to make this!

      Reply

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