Instant Pot Carrot Soup with Ginger
Ingredients
The soup
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1
tablespoon
extra virgin olive oil
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2
pounds
carrots, scrubbed, skin-on, ends trimmed and chopped into rough ½-inch pieces
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1
small head
cauliflower, chopped into florets (about 3 cups)
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1
whole
yellow onion, peeled and chopped
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2
cloves
garlic, peeled and left whole
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2
tablespoons
chopped fresh ginger
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1
teaspoon
kosher salt
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1
teaspoon
ground cumin
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½
teaspoon
ground turmeric
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¼
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
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1
can (14 ounces)
low sodium vegetable broth or low sodium chicken broth
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¼
cup
raw cashews plus additional for serving
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1
cup
unsweetened almond milk plus additional as needed
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¼
cup
freshly squeezed orange juice (about ½ of a large orange)
For topping
-
to taste
chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté and add the oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the carrots, cauliflower, and onion, cooking until they begin to soften.
- Add the garlic, ginger, salt, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the broth and cashews, stirring to loosen any stuck bits.
- Cover and seal the Instant Pot, cooking on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Release the pressure and carefully open the lid, letting it cool slightly.
- Stir in the almond milk and puree the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in the orange juice and season with salt to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with fresh cilantro and toasted cashews.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
215
Total fat
8g
Total carbohydrates
33g
Total protein
6g
Sodium
20mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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