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carrot apple ginger soup served in a bowl garnished with cilantro and ready to serve for the weekend dinner.
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Carrot Apple Ginger Soup

This Carrot Apple Ginger Soup—creamy, lightly sweet, with a hint of warmth. Easy an 40-min stovetop recipe, perfect for chilly weeknights.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 137kcal
Author Sujatha Muralidhar

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter (See Notes 1 for vegan options)
  • 1 onion roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 6 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 apples sweet ones like Fuji or Honeycrisp work best, peeled and chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
  • 1 cup water adjust if needed
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro optional(or other herbs)

Instructions

  • In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add onion and cook for 5 minutes or until soft.
  • Stir in garlic and ginger, cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Toss in the chopped carrots and apples. Stir for a minute.
  • Pour in the broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  • Cover it with a lid and cook for about 20 minutes or until carrots are nice and tender.
  • Use an immersion blender right in the pot (or carefully transfer in batches to a regular blender). Blend until silky smooth.
  • Stir in salt, ground black pepper, and cinnamon.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with fresh herbs. And enjoy!

Notes

  1. Swap butter with olive oil or avocado oil for a vegan version; yellow onion, leeks, or shallots also work well.
  2. Ginger provides gentle warmth; add crushed red pepper or fresh chili for extra heat.
  3. Sweet apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp give the best flavor; Granny Smith adds a tart twist.
  4. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months; reheat with a splash of broth or water.
  5. If the soup is too thick, thin with broth or water; if too thin, simmer longer to thicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 1613mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 15932IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg