Carrot, Celeriac and Chilli Soup (Printable)

Sweet carrots, earthy celeriac, and a gentle kick of chilli in a warming, spiced broth. Gut-friendly and delicious.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb 2 oz carrots, peeled and diced
02 - 10.5 oz celeriac, peeled and diced
03 - 1 medium onion, chopped
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Spices and Aromatics

05 - 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
08 - 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
09 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Liquids

10 - 4 cups vegetable stock, gluten-free
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - Juice of 0.5 lemon

→ Seasoning and Garnish

13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
14 - Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped, optional
15 - Coconut yogurt or dairy-free swirl, optional

# How to Make:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened and translucent.
02 - Stir in chilli and all spices. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant and spices release their essential oils.
03 - Add carrots and celeriac, stir thoroughly to coat with spice mixture and distribute evenly.
04 - Pour in vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until vegetables are very tender and easily pierced with a fork.
05 - Remove from heat. Blend soup using an immersion blender until smooth and creamy, or transfer in batches to a countertop blender.
06 - Stir in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting acidity and seasoning as needed.
07 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs and a swirl of coconut yogurt if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you'd expect, and your kitchen smells incredible the whole time.
  • The spices do the heavy lifting so you feel like you've made something far more impressive than the effort requires.
  • It's naturally kind to your digestive system without tasting remotely like health food.
02 -
  • Don't skip blooming the spices—it's the difference between a nice soup and one that tastes genuinely complex and thought-through.
  • If your soup seems too thick after blending, just add a splash more stock until it reaches the consistency you want, because thickness is very personal.
03 -
  • Make the spice mix in advance if you're meal-prepping—it takes two minutes and means the cooking phase feels almost effortless.
  • A tiny pinch of ground ginger added with the other spices brings something subtle but really special, if you ever want to quietly improve it.
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