Description
A warm, soothing ginger broth made with fresh ginger, garlic, carrots, lemon, and herbs for a light, comforting bowl with bright flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 5 garlic cloves, lightly smashed
- 2 medium carrots, sliced into thin rounds
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 small lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, loosely packed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Place a medium soup pot over medium heat and warm it for about 1 minute.
- Add olive oil, sliced ginger, smashed garlic, and carrot rounds. Stir for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and glossy.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, then add sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir gently.
- Add the lemon slices and bring the broth to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer uncovered for 18 to 20 minutes, until the carrots are tender and the broth smells deeply gingery.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh parsley or cilantro.
- Taste and adjust with more salt or lemon if needed, then ladle into bowls and serve warm.
Notes
- For a stronger ginger flavor, let the broth rest covered for 10 minutes after cooking.
- For a clearer broth, strain out the ginger and garlic before serving.
- Add cooked rice noodles, tofu, mushrooms, or spinach to make it more filling.
- Add herbs at the end so they stay bright and fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: ginger broth, garlic ginger soup, healthy broth, vegan soup, soothing soup