Carrot Celeriac and Chilli Soup (Print View)

Vibrant blended soup with sweet carrots, earthy celeriac, and warming spices

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb 2 oz carrots, peeled and diced
02 - 10.6 oz celeriac, peeled and diced
03 - 1 medium onion, chopped
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Spices & Aromatics

05 - 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Liquids

10 - 4.2 cups vegetable stock
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

→ Seasoning & 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)

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in 45 minutes flat, which means you can make it on a weeknight without the stress.
  • The spices give it depth without any heavy cream or butter, so you actually feel good after eating it.
  • It's naturally vegan and gluten-free, but nobody will notice because it tastes indulgent and comforting.
  • Celeriac brings an earthy sophistication that makes this feel like restaurant-quality cooking at home.
02 -
  • Don't skip blending thoroughly—a half-blended soup loses all its elegance and becomes gritty instead of silky.
  • The lemon juice added at the end is non-negotiable; it transforms the whole experience from flat to alive in seconds.
03 -
  • Dice your vegetables evenly so they cook at the same speed—smaller pieces mean faster cooking, which matters when you're working with a tight timeline.
  • Taste the soup after each seasoning addition rather than dumping everything in at once; this gives you control and prevents over-salting.
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