Description
This Spicy Instant Pot Carrot Soup is a flavorful and comforting dish perfect for a cozy night in. With a hint of heat and a creamy texture, it’s a vegan and gluten-free soup that is sure to warm you up.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Base:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Soup Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- Juice of 1 lime
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil. Add chopped onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Cook Soup: Add carrots, potato, vegetable broth, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Pressure cook on high for 8 minutes. Release pressure naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release.
- Blend Soup: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Stir in coconut milk and lime juice. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with cilantro, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more cayenne or a drizzle of hot sauce before serving.
- Pairs well with crusty bread or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
