For the Soup

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1 tbsp coconut oil

1 small onion, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, smashed

1 tsp fresh ginger, minced

1 tsp caraway seeds

2 lb (900g) carrots, peeled and sliced thin

3 cups vegetable stock

1 can (400 ml) full-fat coconut milk

1 tsp salt

Fresh cracked white pepper, to taste

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Make the Soup

1. In a large pot, heat coconut oil.

2. Sweat onions and garlic until soft and fragrant (~5–7 minutes).

3. Add ginger and caraway seeds, stir for 30 seconds.

4. Add sliced carrots and vegetable stock. Simmer uncovered for ~25 minutes until soft.

5. Add coconut milk, simmer 5 minutes more.

6. Blend the soup until completely smooth. Strain for extra smoothness if desired.

7. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.

For the Hidden Spiced Carrot Purée

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1 large carrot, peeled and diced

½ tsp ground cumin

¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

Pinch cayenne (optional)

1 tbsp coconut milk

1 tsp butter (or coconut oil for vegan)

Salt to taste

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Make the Spiced Carrot Purée

1. Boil or steam the diced carrot until very soft (~10–12 minutes).

2. Blend with cumin, paprika, cayenne, coconut milk, butter, and salt until smooth.

3. Set aside.

Caraway Oil

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2 tbsp neutral oil (e.g., grapeseed or sunflower)

1 tsp caraway seeds

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Make the Caraway Oil

1. Heat oil in a small pan.

2. Add caraway seeds and toast gently for about 2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain or use as-is.

Garnish & Toppings

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½ cup crème fraîche or thick sour cream (or coconut yogurt)

½ tsp toasted caraway seeds

Caraway-infused oil (see below)

Fried chili slivers (optional)

Puffed wild rice or crispy onions (optional)

Microgreens or cilantro

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Plate & Garnish

1. Spoon 1 tbsp of the spiced carrot purée into the center of a warm bowl.

2. Gently pour the hot soup over it to hide the purée.

3. Garnish with dots of crème fraîche, a drizzle of caraway oil, and other toppings.

4. Serve hot.

Notes

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For a meaty pairing, this soup goes well with seared lamb chops or crispy pork belly.

To save time, prep the purée while the soup simmers.

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