Creamy Carrot and Ginger Soup

Warming, comforting and full of flavour, this Creamy Carrot and Ginger Soup is the perfect autumnal recipe. Made with my secret ingredient (keep reading to find out!) this soup is extra thick and hearty. Nourishing and easy to digest, it’s an ideal addition to your postpartum meal prep.

Add an Ayurvedic Twist

This recipe adds a little Ayurvedic twist to the classic carrot and ginger soup. With Ayurvedic spices and a splash of lime juice, this soup is sooooooo tasty! Despite its creamy consistency, it’s not actually made with cream! Coconut milk is used instead making this recipe suitable for vegans.

My Secret Ingredient

Now, my secret ingredient which I add to (almost) every soup…. Split red lentils. By no means a fancy ingredient (in fact they are very very budget friendly), split red lentils transform soup! I personally find soups too light and I’m often still hungry after. The lentils add bulk to the soup and a lovely rich texture so you’re left feeling pleasantly full after eating! Enjoy this carrot and ginger soup by itself, or serve a smaller portion alongside your favourite sandwich.

Perfect for Postpartum

If you’re pregnant or planning a pregnancy in the future, this recipe is an ideal option to come back to for your postpartum meal prep. This is SO easy to digest – exactly what you need postpartum! Nourishing ingredients with gentle digestive spices, perfect for your recovery diet. You can prepare a batch ahead of time and freeze, or send it to a family member and ask them to make it for you (it’s very easy!).

Thanksgiving Starter

This recipe is so nice and autumnal, you could consider adding it to your Thanksgiving menu. It’s rich orange colour will brighten up your table and the taste is sure to keep everyone happy! It can be enjoyed as a delicious starter or even for lunch the day after your Thanksgiving feast to give your digestion a break.

Ayurvedic Perspective on Creamy Carrot and Ginger Soup

Soups, like this one, are STRONGLY encouraged in the Ayurvedic diet. Firstly, all the ingredients in soup are well cooked and blended. This, along with the combination of Ayurvedic herbs and spiced, makes soups very easy to digest. The addition of lentils in this recipe adds protein which is often missing from most soup recipes, making it more of a complete meal. Carrots and ginger are particularly Vata pacifying for fall season, however this recipe balances all three doshas and can be enjoyed by all!

Here’s What You Need

• Carrots
• Split red lentils
• Coconut milk
• Ginger
• Garlic/onion
• Cumin
• Turmeric
• Stock cube
• Lime
• Cilantro leaves

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