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Spicy Miso Carrot Soup Recipe

Spicy Miso Carrot Soup Recipe

Silky carrot soup gets a savory miso boost and a gentle kick of heat. Cozy, bright, and ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1.5 lb carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tbsp chili-garlic sauce sriracha or sambal oelek works
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 4 cup vegetable broth
  • 3 tbsp white miso paste or yellow miso
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened coconut milk full-fat canned
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 0.25 cup thinly sliced scallions for serving
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds for serving

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Sauté the onion until softened and translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the carrots and chili-garlic sauce; cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
  • Deglaze with soy sauce and rice vinegar; stir for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered until carrots are very tender, 15–18 minutes.
  • Ladle about 1 cup hot liquid into a bowl and whisk in the miso until smooth.
  • Blend the soup until silky using an immersion blender, or carefully blend in batches.
  • Return to low heat. Stir in the miso mixture and coconut milk; warm gently 2–3 minutes without boiling.
  • Finish with lime juice and sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Notes

Variation: Swap coconut milk with 1/2 cup silken tofu for a lighter, creamy finish. For extra heat, add a pinch more chili-garlic sauce. Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months; rewarm gently and avoid boiling after miso is added.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Spicy Miso Carrot Soup Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.