Carrot, Celeriac, and Chilli Soup (Print)

Sweet carrots and earthy celeriac blend with warming chilli and aromatic spices in a smooth, nourishing broth ready in 45 minutes.

# Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1.1 lbs 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 (gluten-free if required)
08 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Spices & Seasoning

09 - 1 tsp ground cumin
10 - 1/2 tsp ground coriander
11 - 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
12 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
13 - Salt, to taste

→ Optional Garnish

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

# Instructions:

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 partially, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until all vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork.
06 - Remove from heat. Purée 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 small amounts of hot water or stock until desired thickness is reached.
08 - Ladle into serving bowls. Top with fresh coriander leaves, a swirl of vegan yogurt or coconut cream, and additional chilli slices if preferred.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • The spices create this beautiful warming effect without any harsh heat that might upset sensitive stomachs
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like something that simmered all day
  • The combination of carrots and celeriac gives you this natural sweetness that feels indulgent despite being so nourishing
02 -
  • Hot soup expands like crazy in a blender so never fill more than half full and remove the center cap to let steam escape covering the opening with a kitchen towel
  • Celeriac oxidizes and turns brown quickly so toss it with a little lemon juice if you're prep ahead but honestly it doesn't matter once it's blended into the soup
  • The soup actually tastes better the next day so don't hesitate to make a double batch and keep some in the fridge for easy lunches
03 -
  • If you're making this for someone with a very sensitive stomach start with half the chilli and add more gradually
  • Freezing works perfectly so portion into containers for those days when cooking feels like too much effort
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