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Spicy Miso Carrot Soup

Spicy Miso Carrot Soup: A Warm Vegan Hug in a Bowl

A cozy, vegan Spicy Miso Carrot Soup with sweet carrots, aromatic ginger, and creamy coconut milk—perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 4 cups Carrots Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or coconut oil
  • 1 large Onion Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated
For the Broth
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth Low-sodium recommended
  • 3 tablespoons Miso Paste Red or white, or chickpea miso for soy allergies
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Tamari for gluten-free option
For the Creaminess and Spice
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat for extra richness
  • to taste Sriracha Adjust to your preferred spice level
  • to taste Salt Adjust as needed
  • to taste Pepper Adjust as needed
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro Chopped, or swap with basil or parsley

Equipment

  • large pot
  • immersion blender

Method
 

Directions
  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent and slightly golden.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1 minute.
  4. Chop carrots and add them to the pot, stirring to combine; cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until carrots are tender.
  6. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender.
  7. Dissolve miso paste in a ladleful of hot soup, then stir back into the pot.
  8. Pour in coconut milk and soy sauce, mixing well and allowing to meld on low heat for 3-5 minutes.
  9. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  10. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, do not boil the soup after adding miso. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

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