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Roasted Root Vegetable Soup with Coconut Milk

This root vegetable soup uses roasting and simmering to develop deep flavors from carrots, sweet potatoes, and parsnips, which are blended into a velvety, thick texture. It’s enriched with aromatic spices and finished with a splash of coconut milk, creating a smooth, vibrant orange-hued dish that is both comforting and visually appealing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 2 parsnips parsnips peeled and chopped
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder or smoked paprika for different flavor
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or water with bouillon cube
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk full-fat preferred
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger fresh grated if preferred
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Immersion blender or regular blender
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread chopped carrots, sweet potatoes, and parsnips onto a baking sheet, then drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with curry powder. Toss to coat evenly and roast for about 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
  2. In a large pot, pour in the roasted vegetables, including any juices from the tray, and add vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
  3. Use an immersion blender to carefully blend the soup right in the pot until smooth and velvety. Alternatively, transfer the mixture in batches to a blender and blend until creamy, then return to the pot.
  4. Stir in the coconut milk and ground ginger, then adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Let the soup simmer gently for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to mingle and the soup to warm through.
  5. Check the soup’s consistency and flavor, adding more salt, pepper, or coconut milk if desired. The soup should be smooth, warm, and inviting with a slight richness from the coconut milk.
  6. Serve the soup hot in bowls, garnished with fresh herbs if you like, and enjoy its vibrant color and creamy texture as a comforting, nourishing meal.