Carrot Celeriac and Chilli Soup (Print Version)

Sweet carrots and earthy celeriac blended with gentle chilli heat in a spiced broth. Creamy, warming and ready in under an hour.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb 2 oz carrots, peeled and diced
02 - 10.6 oz celeriac, peeled and diced
03 - 1 medium onion, chopped
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Spices & Aromatics

05 - 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Liquids

10 - 4.2 cups vegetable stock, gluten-free
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

→ Seasoning & Garnish

13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
14 - Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped (optional)
15 - Coconut yogurt or dairy-free swirl (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Stir in chilli and all spices. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until fully fragrant and well distributed.
03 - Add carrots and celeriac, stir thoroughly to coat all vegetables evenly with the spice mixture.
04 - Pour in vegetable stock, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until vegetables are very tender.
05 - Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender, blend soup until completely smooth and creamy. Alternatively, carefully blend in batches using a countertop blender.
06 - Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
07 - Ladle soup into serving bowls. Garnish with fresh herbs and a swirl of coconut yogurt if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It is packed with gut-friendly ingredients like carrots and celeriac.
  • The gentle kick of chilli provides a warming sensation without being overpowering.
  • It is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
  • The blend of smoked paprika and turmeric adds a beautiful depth of flavor and color.
02 -
  • Use homemade vegetable stock to maximize the gut-healing benefits of the soup.
  • Always adjust the chilli amount to your personal preference before simmering.
  • Adding the lemon juice right at the end brightens all the earthy flavors of the root vegetables.
  • If you don't have an immersion blender, let the soup cool slightly before using a countertop blender in batches.
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