I reheated a bowl of last night’s superstar soup!
Since the Crock Pot Challenge is in full swing, I set out to make a carrot-based soup in the slow cooker yesterday.
I let a pound of chopped carrots, a peeled and sliced sweet potato and a sliced onion sit in the crock pot with chicken broth and seasonings for eight hours. The vegetables were nice and soft and easy to blend into a smooth and delicious soup at dinnertime.
Crock Pot Carrot Ginger Soup
Ingredients:
- 4 cups reduced sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 pound carrots, cut into chunks
- 1 extra large sweet potato (or 2 small sweet potatoes), peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (13.5 fl oz) can light coconut milk
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients except for the coconut milk in the crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours
- Pour crock pot contents into blender, cover and blend until a smooth consistency is reached
- Add the coconut milk to the blender and blend
- Pour soup into bowls and enjoy
Perfect for a dreary day!
To my Northeastern U.S. friends: I hope you all stay safe and warm tonight! I’ve read a lot about a blizzard coming your way tonight and I’m thinking of you guys!
that looks delicious!!! i want a crockpot so bad
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Kelsie
The soup looks good, but it made me think of this kids song “carrot stew” that I can’t get out of my head now! Ha!
http://youtu.be/_EYhOQKv0D4
Anyone else remember that song?!
Beth
Yes… omg I cannot stop singing now..
Lyric
I’ve just recently fallen in love with soup. When I was little, all my soup was Campbell’s Chicken Noodle, but now that I’ve discovered all these fab recipes, soup is one of my favorites!
Avery @ Southern Belle Living Well
Aw, thanks for thinking of us up here! A soup like this would be perfect for this impending weather. Too bad I just finished my shopping trip before the storm!
Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections
Mmm that soup sounds perfect for the blizzard this weekend. My father in law is on his way into town from Sarasota, FL and we’re hoping he makes it in before the blizzard hits. Gonna be touch and go around here this weekend for sure!
Lauren @ Eat Like An Elephant
This sounds interesting. I think I would keep the veggies chunky though!
Danielle @ Truffles n’ Treadmills
This is one of those recipes that just sounds ridiculously easy to make, yet so delicious! I am a huge carrot and sweet potato lover so this is definitely right up my alley. Thanks so much for sharing!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl
oh my goodness, every time I get numbing in my mouth from the dentist it lasts about 5-6 hours. It’s ridiculous! Apparently I’m some sort of anomaly. Fantastic.
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats
This sounds amazing!! I love ginger anything
Must try it!
Brooke @ Running In Heels
I think a crockpot may just be the most versatile appliance out there. I need to invest in one ASAP! The soup looks delicious!
Jennifer@knackfornutrition
mmm I love carrot soup!! Too bad I already ventured to the store and will not be going back, it was a mad house in prep for the storm. I am ready with wine and hot chocolate though! The essentials
Kaitlin @4loveofcarrots
Ah! I totally forgot about the crockpot challenge. I think I have only done 2 so far! Yikes! I don’t think I’ll hit the 10 but I will enjoy seeing yours!
Megan
Oooooh yumm. I love carrots–I must try this out, thanks!
Annette@FitnessPerks
That soup looks really good! I shall add that to my list of recipes to try!
PS- I just made my first purchase from HauteLook, you frequent that website (and RueLaLa) quite a bit, right? I think PBF is where I first read about it. Anyway, I think I might have created a monster… so many great deals!
Emily R.
I just read an article in Self that said ginger is really good for you so I have been looking for a good recipe. This sounds great, thanks for sharing!
Sarah@makingthymeforhealth
Soup sounds amazing right now! I’ve never had carrot soup though. Looks delicious!
sara@fitcupcaker
That looks so good
anything Carrot i am a fan of….they have the best carrot smoothies at my college gym….fresh carrot juice, vanilla yogurt and frozen bananas 
Makenzie Ann
Thanks for thinking of us. I live near Boston and they are predicting 18-24 inches. Crazy!
Mallory
http://books.google.com/books?id=BMdjgQUXPu8C&pg=PA107&lpg=PA106&ots=Rfyxdyws9X&dq=curried+sweet+potato+and+parsnip+soup+skinny+bitch&output=html_text
Try this one from the Skinny Bitch cookbook too.
Im going to make your next.
LisaG
http://books.google.com/books?id=BMdjgQUXPu8C&pg=PA106&lpg=PA106&ots=Rfyxdyws9X&dq=curried+sweet+potato+and+parsnip+soup+skinny+bitch&output=html_text
Try again link wouldnt work
LisaG
Yum! That sounds great. Did you use an immersion blender or did you just throw the softened mixture into your food processor?
Rachel @ Undercover Diva: A Sitcom
That sounds yummy! You should invest in an immersion blender for soups like that. I think you can find them for around $35 or so. They make that process soooo much easier!
Sonja @ The {Happy} Travel Bug
That looks amazing! I really need to use my crockpot more!
Kelsey@ kelseyruns
YUM! I love all things carrot and ginger. Pinning!!!
Rachel B @ Busy Mama Fitness
I think Im starting to turn orange… My obsession with carrots is out of hand and I must make this soup ASAP.
Lyric
This looks so yummy & so easy! I might try this and add some chicken for protein. Thanks!
Haley @ fullnfit
This looks really delicious and simple! I can’t wait to try this
Brittany @ DulceVie
That soup looks delicious! I have all the ingredients on hand, so I am going to get a pot going as I watch the snow fall. Thank you!
Kim
Love your blog!! It is the only one I consistently read
. I know that you have started to blog once a month answering reader’s questions. I was hoping you could answer a couple of mine. First of all, what size weights do you usually use? I am trying to get into a strength training routine and I am afraid of looking bulky. You have lovely, lean muscles! Also, it would be great if you could write an article with your pantry and fridge basics.
Tara
I have to admit, this recipe looks really pretty but I would be nervous to make it!! Ginger and carrots together are kind of a unique combo…you made the dish sound tasty, so if I wind up with a ton of carrots on hand, maybe I will give it a go
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen
This soup looks fabulous! And reminds me I have a butternut squash-parsnip soup waiting in my stack of crock pot recipes to make for your crock pot challenge. Maybe I’ll throw some carrots in there too
Lauren @ Berry Sweet Lauren
That looks so easy, my kind of meal! Another excuse for my to use my immersion blender too, I am in love with how easy it makes blending! I find carrot juice to be really sweet. Is this soup really sweet or do the other ingredients help to make it less sweet?
Nicole @ Fruit ‘N’ Fitness
Julie – my boyfriend isn’t big on the sweet potatoes. how integral do you think they are to the recipe? think i could leave them out, or swap in squash instead (or even pumpkin?). thank you!
Dana
i think you could just add more carrots to replace the sweet potatoes!
peanutbutterfingers
thanks!
Dana
That soup looks yummy!
Lauren
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Kelsie
Tried this soup last night and have a lot of leftovers – so good!!!! thanks for sharing!
Meghan
Made this tonight for the fam since I was having dinner out with a friend. Judging by the emptiness of the crock pot, it was a hit!
Tricia