Spiced Carrot Coconut Chickpea Soup (Printable Version)

Creamy coconut and carrot soup with chickpeas, warming spices, and ready in under an hour.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 large onion, diced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
05 - 5 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced

→ Legumes

07 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Liquids

08 - 4 cups vegetable broth
09 - 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk, full-fat recommended

→ Spices & Seasonings

10 - 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
11 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
14 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional for heat
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
16 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Garnishes

17 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - Toasted coconut flakes
19 - Lime wedges

# How To Make:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add carrots and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, and cayenne. Stir well to coat vegetables with spices.
05 - Add chickpeas, vegetable broth, and coconut milk. Stir to combine.
06 - Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes, until carrots are tender.
07 - Use an immersion blender to blend partially for chunky texture or until smooth. Alternatively, transfer to blender in batches.
08 - Stir in lime juice, and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
09 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro, toasted coconut flakes, and extra lime wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way the coconut mellows the spices into something deeply comforting rather than fiery
  • How it comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day
  • The satisfaction of a soup that feels substantial enough to be a complete meal
02 -
  • Blending hot soup in a regular blender can be dangerous unless you vent it and cover with a towel
  • The soup thickens as it sits, so you might need to add a splash of water when reheating leftovers
  • Lime juice is not optional, it is what brightens all the rich coconut and earthy spices
03 -
  • Toast your coconut flakes in a dry pan while the soup simmers for the most incredible flavor
  • Add the cayenne gradually, tasting as you go, because heat levels vary between brands

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