Carrot-Coconut Soup

A creamy and flavorful soup combining sweet carrots with rich coconut milk, enhanced with Thai chili sauce and finished with fresh cilantro. This Thai-inspired soup perfectly balances sweetness, spice, and savory elements.

4 servings
1 hr 25 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 pound carrots, peeled, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste freshly ground pepper
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons Thai-style chili sauce
  • to taste fresh cilantro leaves
  • recipe note

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrots and onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until carrots are softened, 15-20 minutes. Stir in broth, coconut milk, and 2 tablespoons chili sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very soft and liquid is slightly reduced, 40-45 minutes.

    65 min

  2. 2.

    Let soup cool slightly, then purée in a blender until smooth. Reheat in a clean saucepan, thinning with water to desired consistency; season with salt and pepper.

    15 min

  3. 3.

    Divide soup among bowls, drizzle with chili sauce, and top with cilantro.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    DO AHEAD: Soup can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.