Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3/4 cup raw cashews
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin or turmeric (optional)
Instructions
- Soak cashews in hot water for 20 minutes to soften, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until soft and translucent.
- Stir in garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant.
- Add carrots and stir to coat with the aromatics.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cook until carrots are very tender, about 20–25 minutes.
- Add drained cashews to the pot.
- Blend the soup until completely smooth and creamy.
- Return to low heat, season with salt, pepper, and optional spices, and warm through before serving.
Notes
- Coconut milk can be added for extra richness.
- Add lemon juice or apple cider vinegar for brightness.
- White beans can replace cashews for a nut-free version.
- Soup thickens as it sits; thin with broth if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg