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Bowl of smooth carrot soup with coconut milk, curry, cilantro, and crushed peanuts

Instant Pot Carrot Soup with Spicy Coconut Milk and Curry

Instant Pot carrot soup is a creamy, smooth blended soup with warming curry flavor, coconut richness, and a satisfying finish from fresh toppings. It is an easy, comforting recipe for a flavorful meal made from simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 324
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8-10 large carrots, peeled and chopped coarsely
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 14-ounce can coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken or veggie broth
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • salt to taste
Topping
  • cilantro and peanuts for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sauté the onion and garlic with a small amount of oil until softened.
  2. Add the carrots, coconut milk, broth, and red curry paste to the pot.
Cooking
  1. Simmer the mixture until the carrots become soft.
  2. Stir in the peanut butter until it fully melts into the soup.
Blending and Serving
  1. Blend the soup mixture until smooth, then season generously with salt.
  2. Finish each serving with cilantro and peanuts on top.
Instant Pot Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in the Instant Pot and cook for 15 minutes.
  2. Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes, then blend until smooth.
  3. Season generously with salt and top with cilantro and peanuts.

Notes

Add more broth as needed to reach the desired silky-smooth consistency.