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Easy Instant Pot Carrot Soup with Ginger & Coconut Milk

Published June 12, 2020 Updated February 24, 2022 By Meeta Arora 48 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Creamy Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup garnishes with cilantro, red pepper flakes and sesame seeds

Delicious Creamy Carrot Soup with ginger & coconut milk made in the instant pot in just 30 minutes. This dump-and-go recipe for Instant Pot Carrot Soup is so easy & makes the most comforting soup! 

Creamy Carrot Soup in a white bowl garnishes with cilantro, red pepper flakes and sesame seeds

As you might have guessed by now, carrots are a favorite in our house. We make carrots in so many ways - Garlic & Herb Carrots, Air Fryer Carrot Fries and Carrot Muffins.

As a busy mom, this dump-and-go recipe is a life saver for those days when I want to serve a healthy meal, but don't have loads of time to spend in the kitchen.

The soup is vegan, gluten-free, and even oil-free, making it accommodating for practically any diet. All it takes is 5-10 minutes to dump all ingredients in the pot, pressure cook, and then use a hand blender to give it a nice, smooth consistency. This recipe is so simple to make, it is sure to become a clean-eating favorite!

With just a few ingredients, and so little prep time, this is certainly a no-fail recipe.  Not to mention, the soup can easily be freezed in portion containers and enjoyed at a later time- like on a rainy day!

The soup is only mildly spiced, yet packed with fresh flavors from the carrot and ginger. Pair it with some crusty bread or a grilled cheese sandwich for a healthy and delicious comfort meal!

How to make Instant Pot Carrot Soup?

This recipe has just a few basic ingredients such as carrots, onions, ginger, coconut milk, broth and spices.

Ingredients such as carrots, onions, ginger and coconut milk

Place all ingredients except coconut milk in the instant pot steel insert.

I did not sauté the onions, because why spend the time when it works great even without sautéing.

Give a nice stir, and pressure cook for 10 minutes. When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally.

Finally, open the pot and blend the soup smooth using a hand blender. Then stir in the coconut milk. Top it with any garnishes of your choice and enjoy!

I topped my soup with some chopped cilantro, red pepper flakes and sesame seeds.

steps to make carrot ginger soup in the instant pot

Carrots are full of beta carotene, which our bodies use to create Vitamin A; it keeps our skin and eyesight healthy. Consuming carrots through a delicious soup like this one is a sure way to get your daily recommendation of these vital nutrients!

Ginger has numerous anti-inflammatory properties, making this the perfect soup to enjoy when sick.

This soup also has a lot of wonderful spices such as Turmeric, Cumin and Coriander which provide healthy nutrients.

Carrot soup garnished with cilantro in the instant pot

This soup freezes well, so I like to portion it into small containers and pop them into the freezer. When it comes time to enjoy the soup again, defrost it the day before by putting it in the refrigerator, and then reheat it in the microwave or on the stove.

It’s so simple, and also perfect for when someone is sick and you need a quick home remedy!

Carrot Soup in a ladle on top of the instant pot

Other variations for this soup:

  • Add Thai curry paste, to make this a Thai Curried Carrot Soup.
  • Add half a cup of red lentils along with carrots before pressure cooking to make this a Carrot Lentil Soup.
  • Add other veggies such as beets, sweet potato, squash, pumpkin, or apples.

Oh...and while I love to make soups in the instant pot. This soup can be easily made on the stovetop as well.

Use a large dutch oven or heavy pot. Sauté the onions and ginger in some olive oil. Then add the carrots, spices and broth, bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until the carrots are softened. Then transfer to a blender or use a hand blender to blend the soup. Stir in the coconut milk and enjoy!

A bowl of carrot soup in front of the instant pot

I love dump-and-go recipes, especially when they result in a healthy meal I can serve to the whole family. I know exactly what has gone into the soup since it has so few ingredients, and don’t even have to think about it while it’s cooking.

Try this fresh, flavorful, easy soup tonight!

And, be sure to check out these other awesome soup recipes for even more inspiration:

  • Asparagus Soup
  • Cauliflower Soup
  • Cream of Broccoli Soup
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Creamy Carrot Soup in a white bowl garnishes with cilantro, red pepper flakes and sesame seeds

Instant Pot Carrot Soup with Ginger & Coconut Milk

Meeta Arora
Delicious Creamy Carrot Soup with ginger & coconut milk made in the instant pot in just 30 minutes. This dump-and-go recipe for Instant Pot Carrot Soup is so easy & makes the most comforting soup! 
4.81 from 62 votes
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Servings: 6
Calories: 154
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten-free, Nut-free, Vegan
Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins

Equipment

  • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 lbs Carrots about 8-10, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces.
  • 1 cup Onions sliced, I used yellow onions
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Ginger grated
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk

Spices

  • 1 teaspoon Coriander powder (Dhaniya powder)
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin (Jeera powder)
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place all the ingredients except coconut milk in the instant pot steel insert. Stir them and close lid with vent in sealing position.
  • Pressure cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally.
  • Open the pot and blend the soup smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender. If using regular blender, you may need to cool the ingredients before blending. Get the contents back to the instant pot. 
  • Stir in coconut milk. Top with your choice of garnishes and serve.

Notes

Garnishing options: You can top with your choice of garnishes. Some toppings we like on creamy soups. 
  • Black pepper
  • Cilantro
  • Lime juice
  • Red chili flakes 
  • Sesame seeds
  • Crushed peanuts or chopped cashews 
Make it on Stovetop: Use a large dutch oven or heavy pot. Sauté the  onions, ginger  in some olive oil. Then add the carrots, spices and broth, bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until the carrots are softened. Then transfer to a blender or use a hand blender to blend the soup. Stir in the coconut milk and enjoy!
Other variations for this soup:
  • Add Thai curry paste, to make this a Thai Curried Carrot Soup 
  • Add half a cup of lentils along with carrots before pressure cooking to make this a Carrot Lentil Soup. 
  • Add other veggies such as beets, sweet potato, squash, pumpkin, or apples. 

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 812mgPotassium: 619mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 25590IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 2mg
Keyword carrot ginger soup, instant pot carrot soup, vegan carrot soup
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  1. Jennifer Savage says

    April 18, 2022 at 3:16 pm

    The combination of cold, rainy weather and an abundance of carrots led me to this recipe. It's fantastic! Fast, easy and absolutely delicious. I had a coriander-turmeric spice mix on hand that included fenugreek and lemon, plus a chile pepper that needed using, all of which gave the soup a little extra zest. Looking forward to making it again!

    Reply
    • Meeta Arora says

      April 19, 2022 at 11:10 am

      Hi Jennifer - So glad to hear you enjoyed the carrot sou. Thank you for sharing the changes you made!

      Reply
  2. Cindy Riad says

    January 31, 2022 at 4:32 pm

    I picked up giant carrots and didn't have any idea what to do with them? So your lovely carrot soup recipe fit the bill ! Will cook red lentils for the rest, as I'm one in my household. I'm glad it can be frozen. Can't wait to try your other vegetable soups UM !

    Reply
    • Meeta Arora says

      February 12, 2022 at 8:29 pm

      Hi Cindy - So happy to hear you enjoyed the carrot soup. Thank you for sharing back your review!

      Reply
  3. Navneet says

    January 25, 2022 at 9:57 am

    Didn’t turned out as coloured as yours. Nevertheless tastes yummy!

    Reply
    • Meeta Arora says

      February 11, 2022 at 10:30 pm

      Hi Navneet - happy to hear you enjoyed the soup!

      Reply
  4. Melissa says

    January 18, 2022 at 5:22 pm

    I forgot to give my five stars! Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Meeta Arora says

      January 19, 2022 at 5:17 pm

      Hi Melissa - Thank you so much for sharing back your review!

      Reply
  5. Melissa says

    January 18, 2022 at 5:19 pm

    Just came to say this recipe is the bomb!! I added hot madras curry powder for a little dazzle dazzle lol. Thank you!!

    Reply
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