Carrot, Celeriac and Chilli Soup (Print Version)

Vibrant soup with sweet carrots, earthy celeriac, and warming spices. Vegan, gluten-free, ready in 45 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1.1 lb carrots, peeled and diced
02 - 10.6 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 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1 tsp ground coriander
08 - 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
09 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

→ Liquids

10 - 4.2 cups vegetable stock, gluten-free
11 - 2 tbsp olive oil
12 - 1/2 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 Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Stir in chilli and all spices. Cook for 1 minute until the spices release their aromatic oils.
03 - Add carrots and celeriac, stirring constantly to coat evenly with the spice mixture.
04 - Pour in vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until vegetables are completely tender.
05 - Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, blend in batches in a countertop blender.
06 - Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
07 - Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with fresh herbs and a swirl of coconut yogurt if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Rich in gut-friendly vegetables like celeriac and carrots.
  • Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes from start to finish.
  • Wonderfully creamy without the need for dairy.
  • A perfect balance of aromatic spices and a gentle chilli kick.
02 -
  • Check labels on commercial stock to ensure it is gluten-free and dairy-free if necessary.
  • Adding the lemon juice at the end brightens all the earthy flavors of the root vegetables.
  • Sautéing the spices before adding the stock helps to unlock their full aromatic potential.
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