Creamy Thai Carrot Soup with Basil

Name: Sup Wortel Thailand Krim dengan Kemangi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp coconut or olive oil; 1/2 large yellow onion ((chopped)); 3 cloves garlic ((diced)); 1 pound carrots ((scrubbed or peeled // chopped // 1 pound yields ~4 cups)); 1 healthy pinch each salt and pepper; 2 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups water; 1/3 cup creamy or crunchy salted natural peanut butter (use less for a less intense PB flavor); 2 tsp chili garlic sauce ((use less for less spice)); Fresh basil, cilantro, or mint; Full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream; Brown sugar, maple syrup, or agave nectar ((sub honey if not vegan)); Sriracha hot sauce

Thai-inspired, 8-ingredient, 30-minute carrot soup that’s creamy, vegan + gluten-free, perfectly sweet and spicy, and so delicious.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 Tbsp coconut or olive oil
1/2 large yellow onion ((chopped))
3 cloves garlic ((diced))
1 pound carrots ((scrubbed or peeled // chopped // 1 pound yields ~4 cups))
1 healthy pinch each salt and pepper
2 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
1/3 cup creamy or crunchy salted natural peanut butter (use less for a less intense PB flavor)
2 tsp chili garlic sauce ((use less for less spice))
Fresh basil, cilantro, or mint
Full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream
Brown sugar, maple syrup, or agave nectar ((sub honey if not vegan))
Sriracha hot sauce

Steps

Heat a large pot over medium heat.
Dice onion and garlic. Add to pot with 1 Tbsp coconut or olive oil (or nonstick spray). Add carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
Season with a healthy pinch each salt and pepper, then add vegetable broth and water and stir.
Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until veggies are tender (test by cutting a larger piece of carrot in half – it should cut with ease).
Transfer to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth and creamy. (Cover with a towel in case your lid leaks any soup while blending.)
Add peanut butter and chili garlic sauce to the blender and blend to combine, using a ‘puree’ or ‘liquify’ setting if you have it.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. For a touch of added sweetness, add a Tbsp or so of brown sugar, maple syrup, or agave nectar (or honey if not vegan). Add more chili garlic sauce for more heat.
Serve immediately with fresh basil or herbs of choice. A drizzle of coconut milk will add a creamy, sweet touch. Serve with sriracha for extra heat.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories22411% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients $0.22

Per Serving $0.05/serving

🏠 Save ~$0.44 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (8% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
coconut or olive oil	1 tbsp	-	-
yellow onion	0.5 large	-	-
garlic	3 cloves	-	-
carrots	1 pound	-	-
healthy pinch each salt and pepper	1	$2.19/kg	$0.22
vegetable broth	2 cups	-	-
water	2 cups	-	-
creamy or crunchy salted natural peanut butter	0.3333333333333333 cup	-	-
chili garlic sauce	2 tsp	-	-
Fresh basil	-	-	-
Full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream	-	-	-
Brown sugar	-	-	-
Sriracha hot sauce	-	-	-