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Creamy spicy miso carrot soup in a bowl, garnished with herbs

Spicy Miso Carrot Soup

A comforting vegan soup that blends the natural sweetness of carrots with the umami of miso, perfect for any season.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Asian, Vegan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 4 cups Carrots (chopped)
  • 1 medium Onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (fresh, grated)
Cooking Essentials
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (or coconut oil for flavor)
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 3 tablespoons Miso Paste (red or white)
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or adjust to taste)
  • 1 can Coconut Milk (full-fat recommended)
Seasoning and Garnish
  • To taste Salt
  • To taste Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by washing and chopping the carrots, onion, garlic, and ginger.
Sauté
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Then, add the garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Cook the Carrots
  1. Add the chopped carrots to the pot. Stir well to combine and cook for about 5 more minutes.
Add Broth
  1. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once it boils, reduce heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
Blend the Soup
  1. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup to a regular blender in batches.
Mix in Miso and Coconut Milk
  1. Stir in the miso paste, soy sauce, Sriracha, and coconut milk. Mix well and let the soup heat through for another couple of minutes.
Season and Garnish
  1. Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed. Adjust the Sriracha for more heat if desired. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro.

Notes

Store cooled soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.