# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 2.2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
→ Liquids
07 - 4 cups vegetable broth
08 - 1 cup water, as needed
→ Seasonings & Garnishes
09 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
10 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
12 - Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped for garnish
13 - Coconut cream or yogurt, optional for serving
# How-to Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, approximately 4 minutes.
02 - Add garlic and ginger to the pot. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in carrots and potato. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally to coat vegetables.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 to 25 minutes until carrots and potato are tender.
05 - Use an immersion blender or transfer soup in batches to a countertop blender. Puree until completely smooth and silky.
06 - Add water to adjust consistency as desired. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning to preference.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh coriander or parsley and a swirl of coconut cream or yogurt if desired.
