Carrot Celeriac and Chilli Soup (Printable version)

Sweet carrots meet earthy celeriac in this warming spiced broth with gentle chilli heat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb 2 oz carrots, peeled and chopped
02 - 10.6 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 cups vegetable stock, gluten-free
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Spices and Seasoning

09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - ½ teaspoon ground coriander
11 - ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
12 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
13 - Salt to taste

→ Optional Garnish

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent and softened.
02 - Add minced garlic and finely chopped red chilli, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant and the raw edge is gone.
03 - Stir in chopped carrots, diced celeriac, and diced potato. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
04 - Add ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, and ground black pepper. Stir well to coat all vegetables evenly with the spices.
05 - Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until all vegetables are completely tender.
06 - Remove from heat and blend using an immersion blender until smooth, or transfer in batches to a blender for complete puréeing.
07 - Season with salt to taste. Add hot water or additional stock if the soup is too thick, stirring until desired consistency is achieved.
08 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh coriander leaves, a swirl of vegan yogurt or coconut cream, and additional chilli slices if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's naturally creamy without any cream, which means you actually feel good after eating it instead of weighed down.
  • The spices are forgiving enough that you can adjust the heat to match your mood without ruining the whole pot.
  • It comes together in less than an hour, which somehow feels impossible given how much flavor you're getting.
02 -
  • Blending the soup while it's still hot works better than waiting for it to cool, and the steam rising up is actually a sign everything is working perfectly.
  • The spices matter more than you think—using ground spices rather than whole seeds makes the difference between a one-note soup and something that tastes like it took hours.
03 -
  • Chop everything before you start cooking so you're not rushing around while things are sizzling—mise en place is a gift you give your future self.
  • Taste as you season rather than adding all the salt at once; the flavors develop as the soup simmers, and you'll know exactly when it's right.
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