Carrot Celeriac Chilli Soup (Printable)

Sweet carrots and earthy celeriac blended with gentle chilli heat in a warming spiced broth. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb 2 oz carrots, peeled and diced
02 - 10.5 oz celeriac, peeled and diced
03 - 1 medium onion, chopped
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Spices & Aromatics

05 - 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
08 - 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
09 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Liquids

10 - 4 cups vegetable stock
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 0.5 lemon, juiced

→ Seasoning & Garnish

13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
14 - Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped (optional)
15 - Coconut yogurt or dairy-free swirl (optional)

# How to Make:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in the chilli and all spices. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add diced carrots and celeriac, stir to coat evenly with spices.
04 - Pour in vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until vegetables are very tender.
05 - Remove from heat and blend soup using an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, blend in batches using a countertop blender.
06 - Stir in lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
07 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs and a swirl of coconut yogurt if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its the kind of soup that somehow tastes even better the next day, perfect for batch cooking
  • The combination of sweet carrots and earthy celeriac creates a depth you wont expect from simple ingredients
02 -
  • I once skipped toasting the spices and the soup lacked that deep complexity I love, now I never rush that minute
  • Letting the soup cool slightly before blending prevents those explosive hot splatters weve all experienced
03 -
  • If the soup seems too thick after blending, add stock a splash at a time until you reach your preferred consistency
  • The spices continue to develop as it sits, so making it ahead actually improves the flavor
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