Carrot Celeriac and Chilli (Printable Version)

Sweet carrots and earthy celeriac blended with aromatic spices and gentle chilli heat in a smooth, comforting bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1.1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped
02 - 10.5 oz celeriac, peeled and diced
03 - 1 large onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 medium red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
06 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced

→ Liquids

07 - 4.2 cups vegetable stock
08 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Spices & Seasoning

09 - 1 tsp ground cumin
10 - 0.5 tsp ground coriander
11 - 0.5 tsp ground turmeric
12 - 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
13 - Salt, to taste

→ Optional Garnish

14 - Fresh coriander leaves
15 - Vegan yogurt or coconut cream
16 - Extra chilli slices

# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and chopped red chilli. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
03 - Add carrots, celeriac, and potato to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to lightly sweat the vegetables.
04 - Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to coat all vegetables evenly with the spice blend.
05 - Pour in vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until vegetables are completely tender.
06 - Remove from heat. Puree using an immersion blender until completely smooth, or blend in batches using a standard blender.
07 - Season with salt to taste. If consistency is too thick, add additional hot water or stock, 1–2 tbsp at a time, until desired thickness is reached.
08 - Ladle hot soup into bowls. Top with fresh coriander leaves, a swirl of vegan yogurt or coconut cream, and extra chilli slices if additional heat is desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of sweet carrots and earthy celeriac creates depth without needing cream or dairy
  • Its one of those rare soups that actually tastes better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep
02 -
  • An immersion blender makes this infinitely easier than transferring hot soup to a regular blender, which I learned after making a mess on my stovetop
  • The soup will thicken as it sits, so if making ahead, keep some extra stock handy to loosen it up when reheating
03 -
  • Taking the time to properly soften the onions first creates a depth of flavor that you cannot rush
  • If you want extra protein, stir in a can of rinsed chickpeas during the last five minutes of simmering
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