Description
Sunset Soup is a vibrant, creamy vegetable soup featuring sweet potatoes, carrots, and red bell pepper, seasoned with turmeric and smoked paprika for warmth and depth. Blended to a smooth consistency and enriched with coconut milk and fresh lemon juice, this vegan and gluten-free soup offers a comforting and healthy meal perfect for any season.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Liquids and Garnish
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Vegetables: Incorporate sliced carrots, chopped red bell pepper, and diced sweet potato, cooking for 5 minutes while stirring occasionally to combine and slightly soften.
- Season Vegetables: Sprinkle turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables, stirring well to evenly coat them with the spices.
- Simmer Soup Base: Pour in vegetable broth and crushed tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes until the vegetables are very tender.
- Blend Soup: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend carefully.
- Finish Soup: Stir in coconut milk and fresh lemon juice. Simmer for another 2 minutes to combine flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or spices as needed.
- Serve: Ladle the warm soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- The vibrant orange and red hues of this soup resemble a stunning sunset, inspiring its name.
- For added protein, consider stirring in cooked lentils or chickpeas.
- To make the soup thicker, reduce the vegetable broth slightly during cooking.
