Instant Pot Carrot Soup

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

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Carrot Soup, creamy carrot soup, Instant Pot Carrot Soup, Vegan Soup

Servings: servings

Author: Silvia Dunnirvine

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small red bell pepper
1 ripe tomato (any kind)
1 tbsp tomato paste
5 cups carrots, chunks
2 cups vegetable broth*
coconut milk (optional)
1 pinch salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp coriander and cumin
1/4 tsp each, turmeric and ginger
fresh sage

Instructions

Turn instant pot on saute mode. Add oil, onion, garlic, bell pepper and tomato and sauté until they start to soften (3-4minutes)
Stir in tomato paste. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, turmeric and ginger.
Add carrots and broth. Give it a good stir. Then add some fresh sage to the pot.
Lock lid and cook on HP for 15 minutes. When done, quickly release all pressure QPR.
Transfer soup to a blender or blend it using an immersion blender. Blend until creamy and smooth
Stir in some coconut milk, if using. Top with fresh sage leaves, nuts and seeds and serve.

Notes

How to Store

Let the soup cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days. The flavors actually deepen as it sits, making it even better the next day.

Freezer Instructions

This carrot soup freezes beautifully. Follow these instruction on how to freeze soup

Let the soup cool completely
Store in freezer-safe containers
Freeze for up to 3 months for best flavor

To thaw, place in the refrigerator overnight or gently reheat from frozen on the stovetop.

How to Reheat

Stovetop (best method):
Reheat gently in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of broth or water if the soup has thickened.

Microwave:
Reheat in a microwave-safe bowl in 30–45 second intervals, stirring between each, until warmed through.

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