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!
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!
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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.
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.
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 similar to my other Indian Soup Recipes.
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!
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!
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:
Instant Pot Carrot Soup with Ginger & Coconut Milk
Equipment
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 canned
- 1 teaspoon Sugar or honey, optional*
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.
Video
Notes
- Black pepper
- Cilantro
- Lime juice
- Red chili flakes
- Sesame seeds
- Crushed peanuts or chopped cashews
- 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.
Jesse says
This might be the best soup I've ever made, I am sitting here bloated because I couldn't stop eating it
I added 1/2 C red lentils, a sweet potato, 2 cloves of garlic, and 2 extra cups of water. Next time I'll toss in an apple.
Meeta Arora says
Hi Jesse - Glad you enjoyed the soup. Thank you for sharing back!
Nina says
I added the coconut milk to everything before starting the insta pot 😫 is it going to spoil ?
Jazzy says
I make it all the time with coconut milk in my instant pot and it has never spoiled.
Meeta Arora says
Hi Nina - It should be fine. Hope the soup turned out well?
JustCallMeBetty says
So freaking good!
I didn't have enough carrots on hand so, I threw in a butternut squash and a red pepper and I also added some Thai curry paste, as per the suggestions. I didn't have vegetable stock so, I used chicken stock.
We served it up with a squirt of fresh lime and it was delicious! I will be making this again (and again).
Piping Pot Curry says
Hi - That's wonderful to hear.
Dorothy says
I love a good recipe that's delicious but easy to make. This one is a keeper - I'll be making it again!
Piping Pot Curry says
Hi Dorothy - That makes me so happy. Thank you for sharing your experience 🙂
Sue N. says
Had an abundance of carrots from our CSA, and although i wasn't sure about the ginger carrot combo, this recipe was a keeper, for sure! Instant Pot made it easy, and seasonings were just right. I will use this as a base recipe for squash soups too.
Meeta Arora says
Hi Sue - So glad to hear you enjoyed the soup!
Tima says
Hi there,
I was just wondering what is the serving size. Thank you for your time!
Meeta Arora says
Hi Tima - The serving size is about 1 cup. Hope you enjoy the soup.
Jennifer Savage says
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!
Meeta Arora says
Hi Jennifer - So glad to hear you enjoyed the carrot sou. Thank you for sharing the changes you made!
Cindy Riad says
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 !
Meeta Arora says
Hi Cindy - So happy to hear you enjoyed the carrot soup. Thank you for sharing back your review!
Navneet says
Didn’t turned out as coloured as yours. Nevertheless tastes yummy!
Meeta Arora says
Hi Navneet - happy to hear you enjoyed the soup!
Melissa says
I forgot to give my five stars! Thanks again!
Meeta Arora says
Hi Melissa - Thank you so much for sharing back your review!
Melissa says
Just came to say this recipe is the bomb!! I added hot madras curry powder for a little dazzle dazzle lol. Thank you!!