Creamy Vegan Carrot Soup (1‑Pot!) – Cozy, Nutrient‑Rich & Easy
This Creamy Vegan Carrot Soup from Minimalist Baker is a soul‑warming, nutrient‑packed one‑pot meal that’s perfect year‑round. Built on a base of carrots, onion, celery, and finished with coconut milk and warming red pepper flakes, it delivers a velvety, subtly spicy flavor that comforts while nourishing. With just 10 whole‑food ingredients, it melts into a creamy bowl that supports gut health, immune function, and digestion. It’s gluten‑free, vegan‑friendly, and freezer‑ready—which makes it ideal for busy wellness-minded clients who want results without the fuss. Let’s get cozy with this bowl of orange goodness.
Why It Works
Fiber-forward ingredients like carrots, onion, and celery support digestion and gut regularity.
Healthy fats from coconut milk help absorb fat‑soluble vitamins and add creamy richness without dairy.
Red pepper flakes bring a gentle heat that boosts metabolism and circulation.
One-pot convenience keeps energy low and cleanup minimal—perfect for consistent healthy habits.
Ingredients
1 Tbsp olive oil (or coconut/avocado oil)
2 lb carrots, peeled and cut into ½″ pieces (~6 cups)
1 medium onion, diced (~2 cups)
3 stalks celery, cut into ½″ pieces (~1½ cups)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for gentle heat)
3 cups vegetable broth (or homemade broth)
1 (14‑oz) can full‑fat coconut milk
Optional toppings: crusty bread, crispy chickpeas, fresh herbs
How to Make It
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, and celery; cook ~7 min until softened.
Stir in garlic, sea salt, thyme, and red pepper flakes; sauté 1–2 min until fragrant.
Pour in vegetable broth, bring to simmer, cover and cook 15–20 min until carrots are super tender.
Turn off heat; stir in coconut milk.
Blend until silky smooth with an immersion or countertop blender.
Season to taste; top with bread or chickpeas if desired. Stores in fridge for 3–4 days or freezes up to 1 month.
When to Enjoy
Ideal as a gut-soothing Meal 2 lunch or cozy Meal 1 breakfast on detox days. Also perfect for evenings when you want comfort without heaviness.
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Sources
Minimalist Baker. “Creamy Vegan Carrot Soup (1‑Pot!)” (Minimalist Baker, Minimalist Baker, bonappetit.com)
