This healthy homemade Orange Carrot Ginger Soup is packed with nutrients and perfect for those days you’re feeling under the weather. It’s so simple to prepare, too!
Creamy Orange Carrot Ginger Soup
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True confession, growing up I was never much of a tissue person. I use to get so embarrassed blowing my nose in public. I feared one of those gross little “boogies” popping out of the tissue, and the noise… oh the noise! Plus, no body wants that red nose from all the blowing. But as I grew up and have now become a mom that Kleenex box does not leave my side! And to get ride of that dreaded “red nose”, I use Aloe Lotion Kleenex.
As we head into that pesky cold & flu season what are you doing to prepare? Do you have a “go-to” medicine you use? A movie that you curl up with and watch? What about a “go-to” soup that you make?
If you follow me on Instagram you would know that I am preparing by loading up on Kleenex for the season. But, I am also preparing lots of Orange Carrot Ginger Soup.
This soup is loaded with nutrients. It has tons of Vitamin A from the 2 lbs. of carrots used, a splash of Vitamin C from the Orange Zest and Ginger is a known therapeutic that helps with nausea and upper respiratory infections! Yeah, this soup is basically the super hero when it comes to fighting germs. Plus, it is super easy to make and the taste is absolutely amazing! You will crave it whether its cold & flu season or not. {at least I do}
To get started, heat a large stock pot or dutch oven to medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 large diced onion. Saute until onions are slightly caramelized. {approximately 10 minutes}
Next, add 2 minced garlic cloves and 3 tablespoons of minced fresh ginger and saute for 30 seconds. Then add 1 russet potato {peeled and small diced}, 2 lbs of carrots {peeled and diced}, 6 cups of low sodium chicken broth, 1 tablespoon of orange zest, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
Cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Next, use a submersion blender to puree the soup until it is a smooth consistency. {If you do not have a submersion blender, slowly ladle soup into a blender and blend soup in shifts} Serve with crunch bread!
Orange Carrot Ginger Soup
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Dutch Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
This healthy homemade Orange Carrot Ginger Soup is packed with nutrients and perfect for those days you’re feeling under the weather. It’s so simple to prepare, too!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons of fresh ginger, minced
- 1 russet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 lbs of carrots, peeled and diced
- 6 cups of low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon of orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large stock pot or dutch oven to medium high heat.
- Add olive oil and diced onion. Saute until onions are slightly caramelized. {approximately 10 minutes}
- Next, add minced garlic cloves and minced fresh ginger and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add diced russet potato, diced carrots, low sodium chicken broth, orange zest, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
- Next, use a submersion blender to puree the soup until it is a smooth consistency. {If you do not have a submersion blender, slowly ladle soup into a blender and blend soup in shifts}
- Serve with crunch bread!
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28 comments on “Orange Carrot Ginger Soup”
Has anyone tried using a sweet potato instead of a russet?
Not sure, but I’m sure that substitution would work! Try it and let me know Dan. š
I have to admit I’ve never made carrot soup before, Krista, but yours looks delicious with all of the different flavors going on. I’m always looking to get more veggies into my kids, so I’m going to have try this! Pinning, too…yum!
It is awesome Samantha. I use to stop and pick up Carrot Soup at this one place all the time when I was pregnant, the ginger helped soothe the nausea and it was absolutely delicious. I had to try and make it at home, you and the kiddos will love it. Plus all the nutrients that are packed in here will make you feel like one good momma. š {even though i know you already are} Thanks for pinning and I hope you enjoy!
This looks delicious, Krista! š And perfect for cold and flu season- it has all the germ fighting essentials in it!
Gotta love it when a dish is not only delicious but has tons of nutrients packed in as well! š Thanks for stopping by Carrie, hope you have a great rest of the week!
What a yummy looking soup. My husband would love me forever if I made this for dinner. Thanks for sharing!
haha… well then in that case you need to make it! {although i’m sure he will love you forever regardless.. your pretty awesome!} š Thanks for stopping by Britni!
Great photos and post! Your soup is beautiful and truly healthy!!
Thanks Paula, that means alot! It is definitely one of our family favorites, super tasty!
Oh yum!! That soup looks amazing Krista, I wish I had a bowl for dinner tonight! I love carrot soup, and the addition of the ginger sounds heavenly. š
Yum is right, this soup is addicting so its good that it is healthy. hehe. The ginger in this dish makes it, I usually add a tad more. Thanks for stopping by!
This soup is just a beautiful color and I’ll bet it tastes delicious – even better when one has a cold (like I do right now!) I was just joking about going through probably 6 boxes of Kleenex in a week! š Nothing better for a poor, sore, about to fall your face nose then a nice, soft Kleenex! š Thanks for sharing the wonderful soup recipe – pinning and sharing!
Oh… I’m sorry. No fun on the cold, then you definitely need to try out this soup!
You are right, nothing better for a sore nose than nice soft Kleenex. Thanks for sharing and pinning Cindy.. your so sweet! š I hope you have a great thanksgiving!
Oh my goodness that sounds soooo good! Perfect fall soup, definitely will be giving this a try š
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Totally the perfect fall soup and definitely delivers on flavor. Plus its the perfect soup for bread dunking, YUM! š
This soup sounds so comforting and full of nutrients. I love how vibrant the color is. This will definitely help fight off any of those pesky germs. Thanks for sharing Krista and hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving š
Thanks so much Kelly, love seeing your sweet comments each week! š This soup is definitely a winner when it comes to fighting off those germs and it helps that the flavor is outstanding! I hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving as well!
I’ve been the same way when I was younger. I’m loving this soup, girlfriend! You are always creative. Especially with the healthy stuff like this. Love your pics…and this is an amazing post! I’m so picky…that this is actually the only brand that I buy. Nothing’s worse than having a sore nose after it stops running! (=
Well.. good to know someone else shared my phobia. š
Your too sweet, thank you so much!
Kleenex aloe by far is the only brand I use, gentle on the nose! š Thanks for stopping by Gloria, I hope you and the family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Great recipe, Krista! I used to be embarrassed to blow my nose at elementary school and would ask to go out in the hall to do it. Now I’m like you and always have Kleenex in my purse or pocket! We can’t keep enough in the house during cold season š
haha.. I know Especially when you have a little one! š Thanks for stopping by Andi, I hope you have an awesome Thanksgiving!
Turned out beautiful my friend & will definitely be trying this soup. I’m on a soup kick at the moment š so I’m collecting recipes to try.
AWw.. thanks so much Gina! That means alot coming from you! š Ps. I’m so on a soup kick right now to, must be all the cold weather around here. š
Krista, I have been looking for a good carrot soup recipe and can’t wait to try it! And…those are my daughters favorite tissues too :).
Yeah, well girl, you found one. This one has all kinda of flavors you will absolutely love it! š
This looks like a good hearty soup, Krista! I’d say perfect for a cold day but we haven’t had any of those yet here in FL this fall. I want cold weather now!
Pinned!
Definitely perfect for a cold day! Maybe some of the cool weather we have will come your way by Thanksgiving. š Thanks for stopping by and pinning!