Vegan Spicy Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup

Steps to make

1. 1

   Cook onions

   2 min
   

   Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot with the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and let them cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

2. 2

   Add garlic and ginger

   1 min
   

   Next, add the garlic and ginger and sauté for another minute.

4. 3

   Add vegetables and broth

   10 min
   

   Add the sweet potatoes, carrots, broth, and coriander (if using), cover the pot and bring everything to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the soup for another 5 to 7 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are fork tender.

5. 4

   Add cauliflower

   10 min
   

   Turn off the heat, remove the lid and add the chopped cauliflower florets to the pot. Let the soup sit for about 10 minutes.

6. 5

   Blend soup

   2 min
   

   Transfer everything to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. You may need to do this in batches.

7. 6

   Warm soup and season

   2 min
   

   Return the soup to the pot. Season with salt to taste (I added about 1 teaspoon of kosher salt). Add 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper if you want a hint of spice.

8. 7

   Serve

   

   Serve the soup in bowls and top with coconut milk, sliced scallions, and red pepper flakes, if you desire.