• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Crowded Kitchen
MENUMENU
  • Recipes
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Sign Up
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • About Us
  • Recipe Index
  • Contact
×

Home » Recipes » Soups

Curried Root Vegetable Soup

Published: Nov 15, 2017 · Modified: Aug 19, 2020 by Lexi

957 shares
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

Curry powder adds great depth of flavor to this creamy, fall-inspired root vegetable soup.

Overhead of curried root vegetable soup in a white bowl garnished with cream and fresh sage

Happy Soup Season! This November has been unusually dreary for Michigan. If any good comes out of a lack of sunshine, it's that we're constantly in the mood to cozy up by the fire with a bowl of soup.

As I write this post, I can't stop thinking about the scene in Friends when Joey is an actor in a commercial for soup. He keeps saying, "Mmm...noodle soup" instead of, "Mmm...soup". Please tell me you know what scene I'm talking about, because it's hilarious. I really don't know why that popped into my head considering this soup is noodle-less, but I'm glad it did.

One of our favorite things about this root vegetable soup is that it utilizes multiple root veggies. It's perfect for a clean-out-the-fridge sort of night. If you don't have all three root veggies on hand (we used carrots, butternut squash & sweet potato), you can simply add more of whichever you have most of and the flavor/texture won't change all that much. Curry and other warm spices like cinnamon & turmeric really complement the natural sweetness of root veggies! 

Overhead of curried root vegetable soup in a white bowl garnished with cream and fresh sage

In our opinion, toppings make or break the overall success of a puréed soup. Not that we don't love the soup on it's own, but it's much more satisfying when you add in a refreshing element. Plain cashew yogurt mixed with some lemon & pepper, and a bit of crunch (we used roasted lentils) is perfect. Fresh sage adds a pop of color & earthy flavor. You can also add chopped nuts or seeds (pumpkin seeds are our first choice), or some crusty bread for dipping!

If you're looking for a soup to serve at Thanksgiving, this is it! You can easily make a large batch and let it simmer for a few hours while the rest of dinner is cooking. As it's thicker than most soups, a small crock is filling enough for a small side serving or appetizer. If you really like squash, serve it with this Roasted Acorn Squash Salad with Maple Tahini Dressing; a perfect autumn pairing!

Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Curried Root Vegetable Soup


  • Author: Lexi
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Serves 6-8 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Description

This is such a flavorful, creamy soup - perfect for a cozy autumn evening!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1-2 tablespoon coconut or olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6-8 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and roughly chopped
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped
  • 4-6 cups of veggie broth (enough to cover the veggies in the pot)
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1⁄2 tsp pepper
  • 1 ½-2 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp maple syrup

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until translucent & softened.
  2. Add in rest of ingredients. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to medium.
  3. Cover and simmer until veggies are softened (approx 45 minutes).
  4. At this point, add in hemp seeds and maca powder if using.
  5. Use either an immersion blender or regular blender to puree soup until smooth. (If using a blender, be careful when transferring soup to blender and vice versa! You may have to do this in two batches.) Taste and adjust spices as desired.
  6. Serve topped with crunchy lentils, a dollop of plain yogurt or coconut milk and fresh herbs. For a more filling dinner, you can also serve over cooked lentils, rice and/or quinoa.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Soups
  • Method: Stovetop

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Cup of Soup
  • Calories: 136
  • Sugar: 11.3 g
  • Sodium: 858.6 mg
  • Fat: 3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27.2 g
  • Fiber: 6.3 g
  • Protein: 2.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @crowded_kitchen on Instagram and hashtag it #crowdedkitchen

More Soup Recipes

  • Overhead view of leek and celery soup in a bowl.
    Leek and Celery Soup (One Pot)
  • Overhead view of the finished pinto bean soup topped with tortilla strips.
    Pinto Bean Soup
  • Close up of the finished red cabbage soup in a purple bowl.
    Red Cabbage Soup
  • Close up of the finished vegetable dumpling soup in a bowl.
    Vegetable Dumpling Soup

Reader Interactions

Let us know what you think! Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

Primary Sidebar

Lexi and Beth toasting with wine.

Hi, we're Lexi and Beth, a mother-daughter team from Michigan. The recipes you'll find here are a reflection of how we bring our family together around the dinner table despite various dietary differences.

More about us →

Featured in:

Featured in Buzzfeed, yahoo, Men's Journal, Huffpost, MSN, Food & Wine, Country Living, yummly, and Parade.

Spring recipes

  • The Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar
  • Super Green Vegetable Soup
  • Vegan Pasta Bake
  • Overhead view of spaghetti squash soup in a bowl.
    Spaghetti Squash Soup
  • overhead view of vegan mediterranean sheet pan dinner with tofu, chickpeas, vegetables and tahini yogurt drizzle.
    Mediterranean Sheet Pan Dinner
  • overhead view of vegan creamy beet pasta in large pot.
    Creamy Beet Pasta

Most popular recipes

  • How to make Infused Liquors (5 Ways)
  • close up overhead view of vegan bean soup in a bowl on white linen surface.
    Three-Bean Vegetable Soup
  • close up view of a passion fruit martini in a glass with dark backdrop.
    Passion Fruit Martini
  • overhead view of vegan mac and cheese in pot
    The Best Vegan Mac and Cheese
  • Two tequila mule cocktails in copper mugs with lime and mint garnish on antique blue table.
    Tequila Mule
  • side view of limoncello spritz cocktail garnished with fresh mint.
    Limoncello Spritz

See more-->

Footer

Back to top ↑

About

  • Learn About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Statement
  • See our Portfolio

Newsletter

  • Sign up for weekly emails and updates

Contact

  • Contact Us
  • Work With Us
  • As Seen In

Copyright © 2022 Crowded Kitchen