Roasted carrot soup teamed with coffee pudding? Yes, that bold combo exists, and it’s delightfully vegan and unexpected. This soup brings caramelized sweetness with smoky depth, while coffee pudding adds a silky, slightly bitter contrast. If you think carrot soup is just for boring lunches, think again. This recipe caters to women who enjoy a little culinary rebellion with every bite. It’s creamy, flavorful, and weirdly comforting—because life’s too short for dull meals. Ready to savor roasted roots and caffeinated dessert drama in one bowl? Let’s roast, blend, and sip this daring duo.
Roasted Carrot Soup with Coffee Pudding
A vegan roasted carrot soup paired with smooth coffee pudding, blending sweetness and bold bitterness perfectly.
Ingredients
For the Roasted Carrot Soup:
- 6 large carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
For the Coffee Pudding:
- 1 cup brewed strong coffee
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Soup:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin. Roast 25 minutes.
- In a pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add roasted carrots and vegetable broth; simmer 10 minutes.
- Blend until smooth, stir in coconut milk, adjust seasoning.
Coffee Pudding:
- Whisk cornstarch with almond milk to form slurry.
- Heat brewed coffee, maple syrup, and almond milk in saucepan.
- Gradually whisk in slurry; cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add vanilla, cool slightly.
Serving:
- Pour soup into bowls, add a side or dollop of coffee pudding for a surprising pairing.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 190
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
Vitamin A: 150%
Vitamin C: 20%
Calcium: 10%
Iron: 8%
Magnesium: 12%
Additional notes/tips to enhance the flavor
Calories: 190
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
Vitamin A: 150%
Vitamin C: 20%
Calcium: 10%
Iron: 8%
Magnesium: 12%
Additional notes/tips to enhance the flavor
- Roast carrots until caramelized for maximum sweetness.
- Coconut milk adds luxurious creaminess without dairy.
- Adjust coffee pudding sweetness to your caffeine mood.
- Garnish soup with fresh herbs or toasted seeds.
- Serve pudding chilled for a fun temperature contrast.
