Carrot, Celeriac, and Chilli Soup (Printable)

Vibrant, gut-healing soup featuring sweet carrots, earthy celeriac, and gentle chilli warmth in a nourishing spiced broth.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped
02 - 1.5 cups celeriac, peeled and diced
03 - 1 large onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 medium red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
06 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced

→ Liquids

07 - 4 cups vegetable stock, gluten-free
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Spices & Seasoning

09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
11 - 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
12 - 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
13 - Salt to taste

→ Optional Garnish

14 - Fresh coriander leaves
15 - Vegan yogurt or coconut cream
16 - Extra chilli slices

# How to make it:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
02 - Add minced garlic and chopped red chilli, cooking for 1 minute until the mixture becomes fragrant.
03 - Stir in carrots, celeriac, and potato. Cook for 5 minutes while stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
04 - Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, and black pepper. Stir well to coat all vegetables evenly with the spices, allowing them to bloom for 30 seconds.
05 - Pour in vegetable stock and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until all vegetables are completely tender.
06 - Remove from heat and blend using an immersion blender until completely smooth, or work in batches using a standard blender.
07 - Season with salt to taste. If the soup is too thick, add hot water or stock in small increments until reaching desired consistency.
08 - Ladle into bowls and top with fresh coriander leaves, a swirl of vegan yogurt or coconut cream, and extra chilli slices if desired.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It sneaks vegetables into your day without any fuss or fanfare, just warmth and flavor.
  • The spices build slowly, never shouting, always comforting.
  • It reheats beautifully, which means future-you gets a gentle gift from past-you.
  • Celeriac adds a sweetness that carrots alone never quite manage.
02 -
  • Celeriac oxidizes quickly once peeled, so chop it just before adding to the pot or keep it in water with a squeeze of lemon.
  • Blending while the soup is too hot can cause it to erupt, let it cool for a minute or two if using a standard blender.
  • The potato is what makes this creamy, skip it and you'll have a thinner, less luxurious soup.
03 -
  • Taste your stock before using it, some are much saltier than others and you'll need to adjust accordingly.
  • If you like smoky heat, swap the fresh chilli for a small pinch of smoked paprika or chipotle powder.
  • Don't skip the garnish, the fresh coriander and creamy swirl transform this from simple to special.
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