# Chilled Carrot Soup with Coconut Milk and Lime

Recipe by [Yuki Tanabe](https://fridge.menu/en/u/yukitanabe)

A cooling carrot soup brightened with coconut milk and lime, finished with basil oil and crisp toast.

Servings: 4 · Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min · Soups

Contains: gluten

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## Ingredients

- 1 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 2 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 1 pcs [Lemongrass](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lemongrass) — stalk, split
- 1 tbsp [Ginger](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ginger) — finely grated
- 750 g [Carrot](https://fridge.menu/en/i/carrot) — diced
- 1 pcs [Bell Pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/bell-pepper) — diced
- 800 ml [Stock](https://fridge.menu/en/i/stock)
- 200 ml [Coconut Milk](https://fridge.menu/en/i/coconut-milk)
- 1 tsp [Sugar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sugar)
- 2 pcs [Lime](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lime) — organic, juice and zest
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste
- [Black Pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — to taste
- 1 bunch [Basil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/basil)
- 50 ml [Olive Oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil)
- 1 pcs [Cucumber](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cucumber) — half, finely diced, for garnish
- 4 pcs [Bread](https://fridge.menu/en/i/bread) — toasted slices

## Steps

1. Fry the onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until soft. (4 min)
2. Add the lemongrass, ginger, carrot, pepper and stock. Simmer gently until the carrot is tender. (11 min)
3. Remove the lemongrass and blend the soup until smooth and creamy. (2 min)
4. Season with coconut milk, sugar, lime juice and zest, salt and pepper. (2 min)
5. Chill the soup in the fridge for about 3 hours, or in the freezer for 30–40 minutes, until completely cold.
6. Blend the basil with the olive oil until the oil turns a bright green. (2 min)
7. Blend the soup once more just before serving. (1 min)
8. Ladle the cold soup into bowls. Drizzle with basil oil, and garnish with finely diced cucumber, freshly ground pepper and toasted bread slices.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/cold-carrot-soup-with-coconut-milk-and-lime-8hxmthyq

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