1-First Step: Broil the Carrots Begin by positioning your oven rack 6-8 inches from the broiler element and preheating it. Toss the carrot rounds with 2 Tbsp olive oil and about ½ tsp kosher salt to coat them evenly. Broil for 15-20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, until the carrots are deeply browned and starting to soften. This step enhances the natural sweetness and gives your roasted carrot soup its signature flavor.

2-Second Step: Infuse the Stock While the carrots broil, bring the vegetable stock to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the sliced ginger and the sprig of thyme, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes. After simmering, remove and discard the ginger and thyme to leave a fragrant, infused base for your carrot soup recipe.

3-Third Step: Sauté the Aromatics In a large pot, heat the remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped sweet onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it becomes translucent. Stir in the chopped garlic and cook for another minute to release its aroma, building a flavorful foundation for the creamy carrot soup.

4-Fourth Step: Combine Everything Once the carrots are ready, add them to the pot with the sautéed aromatics. Pour in the ginger-infused stock and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes, or until the carrots are completely tender. This step merges the roasted flavors into a cohesive, hearty roasted carrot soup with fresh herbs.

5-Fifth Step: Blend the Soup Now, puree the soup using an immersion blender right in the pot, or transfer it to a countertop blender for a smooth consistency. Blend until completely smooth, and if the mixture is too thick, thin it with a little extra stock or water. For a vegan twist, like in a quick roasted carrot soup recipe, you can skip any dairy here to keep it light.

6-Final Step: Finish and Serve Return the soup to low heat and adjust the seasoning with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Warm it through gently, then ladle it into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh thyme or add an optional dollop of yogurt for extra creaminess. The total prep time is about 15 minutes, cooking takes around 30 minutes, and you’ll have a comforting bowl ready in roughly 45 minutes. For more ideas on pairing soups, check out our healthy creamy vegetable soup variation.