Description
This velvety, golden soup is a perfect balance of earthy sweet carrots, aromatic ginger, and savory Thai red curry paste. Enhanced with the creamy richness of coconut milk and cashews, it offers a luxurious texture without any dairy. Designed for convenience, this plant-based soup is prepared in an Instant Pot, making it an ideal comforting meal for busy weeknights that delivers restaurant-quality flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 tbsp canola oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tsp fresh ginger, minced finely
4 cups carrots, peeled and chopped
1 can (400ml) full-fat coconut milk
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
3 tbsp Thai red curry paste (vegan)
1/2 cup raw cashews, finely chopped
1/3 cup maple syrup
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp fresh cilantro, minced for garnish
Instructions
Set your Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat the canola oil.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and fresh ginger, sautéing until fragrant and soft.
Stir in the Thai red curry paste and cook for 1 minute to release the aromatics.
Add the chopped carrots, raw cashews, vegetable broth, and maple syrup to the pot.
Seal the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 10 minutes.
Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then release any remaining steam.
Use an immersion blender to process the soup until completely smooth and velvety.
Stir in the full-fat coconut milk until combined.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Ensure your Thai red curry paste is certified vegan and does not contain shrimp paste or alcohol. For a smoother texture, you can soak the cashews in warm water for 20 minutes before adding to the pot. This soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg