Description
A vibrant, creamy orange soup topped with sliced green onions and a drizzle of chili oil, served in a rustic bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp white or yellow miso paste
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, drizzle of chili oil
Instructions
1. Roast the Carrots
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss chopped carrots with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
2. Sauté Aromatics
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute).
3. Simmer
- Add roasted carrots (or raw if not roasting) and vegetable broth to the pot.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10–15 minutes, until carrots are very soft.
4. Blend the Soup
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in miso paste and vinegar.
- Using an immersion blender (or transferring carefully to a regular blender), blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or miso if needed.
5. Serve
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or a drizzle of chili oil for extra spice.
Notes
- Milder Version: Reduce or omit the red pepper flakes if you prefer it less spicy.
- Extra Protein: Stir in silken tofu or top with shredded chicken.
- Thicker Texture: Reduce broth slightly or add a small boiled potato to the blend.
- Flavor Boost: Add a splash of soy sauce or a teaspoon of toasted sesame oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 Minutes
- Category: soups
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Spicy Miso Carrot Soup