Vegan Sesame Carrot Soup

The Vegan Sesame Carrot Soup is delicious. It uses plant-based ingredients. This soup is good for vegans to consume. You need 35 minutes to cook this soup. The ingredients for Vegan Sesame Carrot Soup are simple. Vegans can have this soup without any guilt. This soup is comforting. The taste of this soup is also mild. We add toasted sesame seeds to it. They give a nutty taste. Carrots are sweet by nature. They make the soup sweet and creamy. This soup gets creamy without any dairy ingredients. When we blend the ingredients, they become silky. You can make this soup quickly. This soup is also light. It gives you satisfaction as well.

STATS:

• Caloric count: 145 kcal
• Prep duration: 10 minutes
• Portion size: 1 bowl
• Cook time: 25 minutes
• Cuisine: Asian-inspired
• Total time: 35 minutes
• Course: Soup
• Diet: Vegan
• Serving: 4

EQUIPMENT:

• Measuring cups
• Ladle
• Measuring spoons
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Blender
• Medium pot

INGREDIENTS:

• One tbsp sesame oil
• 1 small chopped onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 inch of grated ginger
• 4 large sliced carrots
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp tahini
• Salt
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• Black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

INGREDIENT NOTES:

SESAME OIL:

• Sesame oil provides a deep taste. It also gives the soup a nutty flavor. It gives a warm aroma to the soup. We get a roasted aroma as well. Substitute olive oil. With its use, the flavor will become light.

ONION:

• Onion gives a good flavor to the soup. It becomes sweet after cooking. For substitute use shallots.

GARLIC:

• Adding garlic gives a deep flavor. It can blend very easily. For substitution, use garlic powder.

GINGER:

• Ginger gives brightness to the soup. It also gives a fresh feeling. As a substitute, use a little amount of ground ginger.

CARROTS:

• They are naturally sweet. Carrots make the soup creamier. They also give the soup a good color. Sweet potatoes are also an option to use.

VEGETABLE BROTH:

• It includes a savory taste to the soup. It also makes the soup lighter. For substitute, use water + extra seasoning.

SOY SAUCE:

• We get a salty taste from this. It also makes the flavor deep. For an alternative, use tamari. This will make the soup gluten-free.

TAHINI:

• It includes a creamy element in the soup. It also makes the soup richer. Cashew butter is an alternative.

LEMON JUICE:

• Lemon juice makes the taste sharp. Use lime juice if lemon juice is not available.

SESAME SEEDS:

• They include crunchiness to the soup. They give a roasted taste.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place the pot over medium heat.
2. Warm up the sesame oil in it.
3. Include ginger, garlic, and onion in it.
4. Keep cooking till they are soft.
5. Then add sliced carrots.
6. Stir the mixture for 2 minutes.
7. Pour soy sauce and vegetable broth into it.
8. Boil it.
9. Lower the flame.
10. Keep simmering for 20 minutes.
11. After the carrots become soft, blend the soup.
12. Then add tahini and lemon juice.
13. Also, add pepper and salt.
14. Warm again for one minute.
15. Place the sesame seeds on top of the soup.
16. Enjoy your tasty and warm soup.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Toast some bread. Serve the soup along with it.
• Swirl some coconut milk over the soup for a nice look.
• Make some rice. Have this soup with the rice.
• Include herbs in the soup to give a fresh feeling.
• Make a light salad. Serve the soup with the salad.

TIPS:

• To cook the carrots quickly, cut them into small pieces.
• Make use of an immersion blender. This will make the blending easy.
• If the soup is thick, include more broth in it.
• Toasting the sesame seeds will give a good taste.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Keep the soup in a covered box. Refrigerate it for only 5 days.

FREEZER:

• Place the soup in the freezer. The freezing limit is only 3 months.

FAQs:

What if I omit tahini?

• Instead, you can use cashew butter.

Do baby carrots work?

• Yes. They work just fine.

How to make the soup even thicker?

• Include a boiled potato and less broth.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Total carbs: 17 g

Fiber: 5 grams

Calories: 145 kcal

Protein: 3 g

Fat: 7 grams

Calcium: 42 mg

Net carbs: 12 grams

Iron: 1.1 milligrams

Vitamin A: 9650 IU

Sodium: 410 mg

Potassium: 450 milligrams

Portion size: 1 bowl