Kapha-Vata Balancing Carrot & Ginger Soup
A warming and gently spiced carrot soup designed to balance both Kapha and Vata doshas. Ginger adds warmth and aids digestion, while carrots provide grounding sweetness. This soup is light, easy to digest, and comforting.
Author: Martina Pilloni
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Suitable Body Types
Cooking Times
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Categories
Soup
Vegetarian
Ayurvedic
Kapha-Balancing
Vata-Balancing
User Creations
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ghee or coconut oil
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- Pinch of black pepper
- 4 cups chopped carrots
- 4 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Nutritional Value
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fat: 5g
- Fiber: 7g
Instructions
- Heat ghee or coconut oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add grated ginger and cumin seeds. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add turmeric powder and black pepper. Sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Add chopped carrots and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
- Stir in lemon juice and salt to taste.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Ayurvedic Benefits
Suitable Body Types
- 1 tbsp ghee or coconut oil
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- Pinch of black pepper
- 4 cups chopped carrots
- 4 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
