Innovative Skincare Clinical: Turmeric-Ginger Carrot Soup

Ingredients

• 3 medium carrots
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 medium yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin(optional)
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup coconut milk (light or full-fat)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Peel and chop carrots; finely chop onion and garlic; grate or mince ginger.

2. 2

   Cook (20 minutes): In a pot, warm olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and ginger for 30 seconds, then add turmeric (and cumin if using) and cook 15 seconds.

3. 3

   Add carrots and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook 15–18 minutes, until carrots are very tender.

4. 4

   Blend and finish: Turn off heat and blend soup until silky. Stir in coconut milk, then season with salt and black pepper. Add lemon juice if using. Serve hot.