This Instant Pot carrot soup is cozy, creamy (without cream), and comes together in under an hour including the hands-off pressure-cooking time. It’s naturally sweet, lightly spiced, and makes a nourishing meal any night of the week.

Author’s Note

Saying goodbye to summer is never easy, but I’ve come to appreciate the quiet beauty of this seasonal shift. As everything around us changes, we’re invited to change too — to slow down, reflect, and nourish ourselves in new ways.

Recently, I’ve been craving soups and warm, comforting dishes, which is how this Instant Pot Carrot Soup came to be. Alongside recipes like my tomato soup, beef stew, and sweet corn risotto, it felt natural to lean into what my body was asking for.

I love eating intuitively and always encourage you to do the same. Our bodies are constantly communicating with us, guiding us toward what we need to feel our best. When we listen and respond with intention, food becomes more than just a meal, it becomes a form of care.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

This coriander carrot soup starts with a simple, aromatic base of olive oil, onion, and garlic. The kind of foundation that quietly builds flavor from the very first step. I like adding a small red bell pepper and a ripe tomato, which soften as they cook and bring a subtle sweetness and freshness to balance the earthiness of the carrots.

My mom always adds a tablespoon of tomato paste to her soups, as I learned it deepens the flavor just enough, giving the soup a richer, more rounded body without overpowering it.

The carrots are really the star here, lending natural sweetness and a beautiful color, while vegetable broth keeps everything light and nourishing.

If you’d like a creamier finish, a splash of coconut milk works beautifully, but it’s completely optional, the soup is just as comforting without it. Warm spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric and ginger add gentle depth and a cozy note, and a handful of fresh sage ties everything together with an herby, almost grounding aroma.

Season simply with salt and pepper, taste as you go, and don’t be afraid to make small adjustments to fit your preference. This is the kind of soup that welcomes flexibility.

Texture and Consistency

Carrot soup can be thin or thick, you can always adjust to your preferences:

Thin vs thick (add more broth)
Adjust thickness with coconut milk for a creamier soup
If you liked a more textured soup, reserve some of the cooked carrot pieces before blending and stir them back in at the end.

Pairing and Serving Ideas

Great pairings for this warm coriander-spiced carrot soup (not too spicy!):

Warm pita or crusty bread
Grilled cheese
Simple green salad
Toasted seeds (pumpkin, sunflower) or homemade granola for crunch

FOR THIS RECIPE YOU’LL NEED

Instant Pot – the perfect appliance for making soups and stews fast and delicious.

Blender – for blending the soup or use an immersion blender.

And if you are planning on freezing any leftovers, we love using these Souper Cubes 1 Cup Silicone Soup Freezer Molds with Lids, for individually portioned and easy to remove soup cubes (image below)