Low Sodium Classic Carrot Ginger Soup

Total time55 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time40 min

Sweet carrots simmer down into a silky, deeply comforting base, brightened with fresh ginger, garlic, and a warm hit of cumin, turmeric, and coriander. The vegetables do most of the work here, breaking down into that classic velvety texture once pureed with an immersion blender right in the pot. A finishing swirl of heavy cream and a bright squeeze of lemon juice round out the flavor without weighing it down, and a drizzle of olive oil with fresh chives on top adds just the right finishing touch. Since the seasoning is entirely in your hands, this one is easy to tailor for anyone watching their sodium intake, letting the natural sweetness of the carrots and the warmth of the spices take center stage instead. It's a cozy, restaurant-style soup that works just as well for a quiet weeknight dinner as it does for entertaining, and it fits neatly into an added-salt-conscious kitchen.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves, smashed
2 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground coriander
2 lbs carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
¼ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
¼ cup heavy cream

For serving

2 tbsp fresh chives or flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
1–2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

1
Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until foamy. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 6–7 minutes.
2
Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, and coriander. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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