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    Home » Recipes » Soups, Stews, and Chilis

    Vegan Carrot Soup

    Published: Jun 14, 2016 · Modified: Jul 25, 2022 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    This Vegan Carrot Soup is a light and delicate, garden fresh soup that’s perfect for spring and summer.

    Close up of vegan carrot soup.

    Soup in the summer? Yes, of course!

    You know me, I eat soup all year long. And you should too!

    It’s an easy way to consume a lot of nutrients and it’s super easy – basically just dump the ingredients in a pot and simmer.

    However, the textures and flavors of summer soups are definitely different than the winter soups I enjoy, like my Lentil Rice Soup and Stuffed Pepper Soup.

    Summer soups are lighter, fresher and more delicate. I think you will LOVE this Vegan Carrot Soup, either as a light lunch or as a starter for dinner.

    Table of Contents hide
    1 Ingredients you need
    2 How to make the recipe
    3 How to serve
    4 Storage and freezing
    5 Pro tips and tricks
    6 FAQs
    7 More vegan soup recipes
    8 Vegan Carrot Soup

    Ingredients you need

    Recipe ingredients arrayed in individual bowls.
    Vegan Carrot Soup ingredients: onion, garlic, carrots, red bell pepper, parsley, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar.

    Ingredient notes and substitutions

    Aromatics ~ Onions and garlic bring tons of flavor and allow this soup to be super flavorful without a lot of extra seasonings. Don’t skip these!

    Carrots ~ Carrots are easily found all year round, so this soup could be enjoyed at anytime, but if you can find locally grown carrots in the summer, they will be fresher and more flavorful.

    Any carrots you can get your hands on will be incredibly high in vitamin A. You’ll also find vitamin K, fiber, potassium, vitamin C, B vitamins, folate, vitamin E…and the list goes on…in these slender orange beauties. [source]

    Bell peppers ~ I typically use red bell peppers for this carrot soup recipe, but orange or even yellow would also work just fine.

    You could also use a jar of roasted red peppers, drained, but it will change the flavor of this soup a bit.

    Herbs ~ Simple fresh parsley adds just enough fresh herby flavor. It’s inexpensive and easily available all year round. Do not substitute with dried parsley!

    Seasonings ~ Salt, pepper, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar before serving is all you need to the let the fresh vegetables shine.

    Extras ~ To bulk up this vegan carrot soup and make it a more satisfying meal, add a rinsed and drained can of white beans to the vegetable mixture and purée as directed. Add more vegetable broth as necessary as the beans will make the texture thicker.

    You can also top off bowls of this soup with some roasted broccoli, pumpkin seeds, or even add some pasta, like macaroni noodles or orzo.

    How to make the recipe

    Four photo collage of sautéing vegetables, adding broth, puréeing the soup with an immersion blender, and ladling the soup.

    Sauté the onions and peppers until soft and the onions are translucent (1). Add the remaining ingredients (2) and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the carrots are soft.

    Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until silky smooth (3). Alternately, you can carefully transfer the soup to a blender, purée, and return to the pot.

    Serve hot (4).

    How to serve

    This vegan carrot soup is pretty light. It works best as an appetizer soup or a light lunch or snack.

    To make it more of a hearty meal, try serving it along side a butter lettuce salad, kale apple slaw, vegan chickpea salad sandwiches, a hummus sandwich, veggie wrap, or top it off with baked tofu or roasted chickpeas.

    Storage and freezing

    Fridge: This vegan carrot soup will keep in the fridge in an air-tight container or mason jar for 4 to 5 days. Store any toppings separately.

    Freezer: You can also freeze it! Allow the soup to cool completely before transferring it to a freezer safe container or plastic zip-top bag. It should keep well for up to 6 months.

    Reheat: If frozen, thaw the soup overnight in the fridge. Gently reheat in a saucepan on the stove over medium heat.

    Creamy Carrot Soup topped with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes.

    Pro tips and tricks

    ~ Use the freshest ingredients possible for best flavor.

    ~ Purée the soup until silky smooth.

    ~ Add more vegetable broth if you like a thinner soup.

    ~ Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.

    ~ To make this vegan carrot soup oil-free, sauté the vegetables in broth or water instead of oil.

    FAQs

    What is carrot soup made of?

    There are many different versions of carrot soup. This particular vegan carrot soup recipe needs just 6 ingredients, carrots, bell peppers, parsley, broth, onions, and garlic, plus salt and pepper.

    Do you need to peel carrots for soup?

    Technically, you don’t need to peel carrots if you scrub them well. However, if you want a silky smooth texture, I recommend peeling them.

    What can I do with too many carrots?

    If you find yourself with a lot of carrots, try one of these vegan carrot recipes: Roasted Carrot Hummus, Oven Roasted Rainbow Carrots, Vegan Carrot Muffins, Vegan Carrot Cake.

    Spoonful of carrot soup being lifted out of a bowl.

    More vegan soup recipes

    • Cold Cucumber Soup
    • Vegan Minestrone Soup
    • Vegan Mushroom Soup
    • Butternut Squash Corn Soup
    • Creamy Vegan Potato Soup
    • Vegan Black Bean Soup
    • Vegan Ramen Noodle Soup

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    Close up of vegan carrot soup.

    Vegan Carrot Soup

    This Vegan Carrot Soup is a light and delicate, garden fresh soup that's perfect for spring and summer.
    5 from 13 votes
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    Course: Soups, Stews, and Chilis
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 172kcal
    Author: Jenn Sebestyen

    Recommended Equipment

    • Soup Pot
    • Immersion blender

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil use broth or water for an oil-free option
    • 1 yellow onion diced
    • 2 red bell peppers seeded and chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 3 carrots peeled and chopped
    • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped, plus more for garnish
    • 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth plus more, as needed
    • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar for serving, optional

    Instructions

    • In a medium pot, heat the oil over medium heat and add the onion and peppers. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until soft and translucent.
    • Add the carrots, garlic, parsley, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Incrase the heat to bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the carrots are soft.
    • Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth. Add additional broth if you like a thinner consistency.
      Alternately, you can carefully transfer the soup to a blender, purée, and return the soup to the pot. A blender will make a smoother soup than the immersion blender, but I prefer the little bits of texture that remain.
    • Serve hot with a drizzle of balsamic and chopped fresh parsley, if using.

    Notes

    ~ Use the freshest ingredients possible for best flavor.
    ~ Purée the soup until silky smooth.
    ~ Add more vegetable broth if you like a thinner soup.
    ~ Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
    ~ To make this vegan carrot soup oil-free, sauté the vegetables in broth or water instead of oil.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 15g

    Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. lorna camp says

      June 17, 2022 at 1:22 pm

      Best carrot soup I’ve ever made . Thank you 😊
      East , quick & healthy . What’s not to love ?!5 stars

      Reply
      • Jenn Sebestyen says

        June 17, 2022 at 3:42 pm

        Thank you, Lorna. I’m so happy to hear that!

        Reply
    2. Ginger says

      February 16, 2021 at 10:48 pm

      This was great! I’m not much of a cook, but this was easy, and surprisingly filling. I also added some red pepper flakes for an extra kick of spicy! The smaller you cut the veggies the shorter the cooking time. Thanks for sharing and making our dinner night complete!5 stars

      Reply
      • Jenn Sebestyen says

        February 17, 2021 at 8:46 am

        I’m so happy you loved it, Ginger! Adding some red pepper flakes sounds like a great idea! Thank you for your feedback!

        Reply
    3. Lyn says

      September 10, 2020 at 10:34 am

      Good soup. I didn’t have all the ingredients so used what I hade it was still delicious.

      Reply
      • Jenn Sebestyen says

        September 10, 2020 at 11:50 am

        I’m so glad it worked out and you enjoyed it. Thank you, Lyn!

        Reply
    4. Rebecca Kimmons says

      November 04, 2019 at 11:16 pm

      It’s November, and I happen to have an abundance of carrots. More carrots than one normally has on hand. What to do? Carrot soup! So I started this soup at, like, 5:30 p.m., but I’m working in an unfamiliar kitchen, one that is not well designed in the first place, and not ideally equipped. So at 8:30 p.m. I was finally delivering the soup, served with olive bread. It is very good. I’m thinking maybe a little ginger in it would be good, or maybe a dollop of lemon juice? My three hungry companions said they like it very much. Good thing. I doubled the recipe. 🙂

      BTW, the stars won’t stay lighted, so the five-star rating I would give it doesn’t seem to be sticking.5 stars

      Reply
      • Jenn Sebestyen says

        November 04, 2019 at 11:20 pm

        Thank you so much, Rebecca! Glad everyone is enjoying the soup. I think ginger would be a great addition. Thanks for letting me know about the stars…I will look into that!

        Reply
    5. Tasha says

      September 05, 2017 at 2:33 pm

      I am a terrible cook but for some reason this came out perfectly! I know what I’ll be eating the next few months! Thanks for the great recipe!5 stars

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        September 05, 2017 at 2:51 pm

        HaHa! I love this comment. So glad to hear you loved it. Maybe you’re a better cook than you’re giving yourself credit for. 🙂 Enjoy!

        Reply
    6. Tohar says

      July 13, 2017 at 4:01 pm

      Thank you!5 stars

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        July 13, 2017 at 4:07 pm

        You are welcome! Glad you liked it! 🙂

        Reply
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