Warm up with a bowl of spicy carrot soup that’s bursting with flavour and just the right amount of heat! This cosy recipe starts with a simple base of carrots, onion, and garlic, cooked to bring out their natural sweetness. Then it’s spiced up with a kick of cayenne pepper and a hint of earthy cumin, adding depth and warmth to each spoonful. The result is a smooth, velvety soup with a satisfying blend of sweet and spicy. Perfect for a chilly evening, this soup is not only delicious but packed with nutrients, making it a go-to for a comforting, healthy meal. Other carrot soup recipes you’ll love are my Carrot, Coconut and Ginger Soup and Thai Carrot Soup.
Ingredients notes and substitutions
Carrots – I have used fresh orange carrots for this recipe. Frozen or canned carrots does work too. Onion – white or yellow onion works best, again you can use frozen onion slices for this soup recipe. Garlic – fresh garlic works best. Ginger paste – fresh is best but you can use jarred paste. Oil – I have used olive oil this time, however sunflower oil, avocado oil or rapeseed oil can be added too. Spices – red chilli powder/cayanne powder and ground cumin. Vegetable stock Fresh Coriander, lime juice and chilli flakes (optional) Add a half teaspoon turmeric powder if you wish. Use Coconut milk or cashew cream for a creamy soup.
Serving suggestion
Topping Ideas Add a dollop of yogurt, a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds, roasted peanuts or a dash of chili oil for extra flavour. Serve spicy carrot soup with warm Air Fryer Bread or Sundried Tomato Bread.
Storage
Storage: This soup keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or it can be frozen for longer storage. This spiced carrot soup soups keep well for 2–3 months in the freezer.
Other Soup Recipes
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Note – This recipe has been updated from our recipe archives with new images and content, but the recipe remains the same. First published in March 2018.
