Spicy Apple Soup (Printable)

Sweet apples meet warming spices in this creamy vegetarian soup, ready in under an hour.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 4 large tart apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium carrot, diced
05 - 1 small red chili, finely chopped
06 - 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced

→ Liquids & Base

07 - 3 cups vegetable stock
08 - 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons coconut milk

→ Spices

09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
13 - Pinch of ground nutmeg
14 - Salt, to taste

→ Garnish

15 - Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped
16 - Coconut cream for swirling

# Directions:

01 - Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add a splash of oil, then sauté the diced onion, carrot, garlic, ginger, and chili for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and the onion is translucent.
02 - Add the chopped apples and all the spices including cinnamon, cumin, coriander, black pepper, and nutmeg. Stir for 2 minutes to combine and release aromas.
03 - Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the apples and carrots are tender.
04 - Stir in the coconut milk and simmer for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
05 - Using a blender or immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth and silky. Return to pot and reheat gently. Adjust salt and spice as desired.
06 - Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh herbs and a swirl of coconut cream. Serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way the coconut milk tames the fire while letting those spices sing is something special
  • People literally cannot guess what's in it until you tell them, which is kind of fun
02 -
  • Let the soup cool slightly before blending or it might explode everywhere, ask me how I know
  • The texture should be thinner than you think because it thickens as it sits
03 -
  • If your soup is too spicy, a little extra coconut milk will calm it down beautifully
  • Room temperature apples blend more smoothly than cold ones straight from the fridge

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