Carrot Celeriac and Chilli Soup (Printable)

Sweet carrots meet earthy celeriac in a spiced broth with gentle warmth

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1.1 lbs carrots, peeled and chopped
02 - 10.5 oz celeriac, peeled and diced
03 - 1 large onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 medium red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
06 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced

→ Liquids

07 - 4.2 cups vegetable stock (gluten-free if required)
08 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Spices & Seasoning

09 - 1 tsp ground cumin
10 - 0.5 tsp ground coriander
11 - 0.5 tsp ground turmeric
12 - 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
13 - Salt, to taste

→ Optional Garnish

14 - Fresh coriander leaves
15 - Vegan yogurt or coconut cream
16 - Extra chilli slices

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and chopped chilli. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
03 - Add carrots, celeriac, and potato to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to lightly coat in oil.
04 - Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, turmeric, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to coat all vegetables evenly with the spice blend.
05 - Pour in vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until all vegetables are completely tender when pierced with a fork.
06 - Remove from heat and purée using an immersion blender until completely smooth. Alternatively, blend in batches using a standard blender, venting lid to release steam.
07 - Season with salt to taste. If consistency is too thick, thin with additional hot water or stock, 2–4 tbsp at a time, until desired thickness is reached.
08 - Ladle into warm bowls. Top with fresh coriander leaves, a swirl of vegan yogurt or coconut cream, and additional chilli slices if extra heat is preferred.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The combination of sweet carrots and earthy celeriac creates this incredible depth that feels like it simmered for hours but actually comes together in under an hour.
  • Its the kind of soup that somehow tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep or those nights when you just cannot deal with cooking from scratch.
02 -
  • The first time I made this, I skipped the potato and the soup was good but not quite velvety enough—that potato makes all the difference in texture without changing the flavor.
  • Letting the vegetables cook in the spices before adding liquid is the step that makes this taste like restaurant soup instead of just blended vegetables.
03 -
  • When peeling celeriac, do not be afraid to take off a thick layer—that outer layer can be tough and fibrous, and you want to get to the creamy white interior.
  • If you want extra body without potato, try adding a can of white beans during the last 10 minutes of simmering, then blend everything together.
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