Spicy Apple Soup (Printable Version)

Sweet apples meet warming spices in this creamy coconut soup. Ready in just 40 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 4 large apples, preferably tart varieties like Granny Smith, peeled, cored and chopped
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium carrot, diced
05 - 1 small red chili or 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, finely chopped, adjust to taste
06 - 1-inch piece fresh 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 to 4 minutes until fragrant and the onion turns translucent.
02 - Add the chopped apples along with cinnamon, cumin, coriander, black pepper, and nutmeg. Stir continuously for 2 minutes to combine flavors and release the spice aromas.
03 - Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover the saucepan and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until both apples and carrots become completely tender.
04 - Stir in the coconut milk and continue simmering for an additional 2 minutes. Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly before blending.
05 - Using a countertop blender or immersion blender, puree the soup until completely smooth and silky. Return the blended soup to the pot and reheat gently. Adjust salt and spice levels according to personal preference.
06 - Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls. Garnish each portion with chopped fresh herbs and a swirl of coconut cream. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The way sweet apples and warm spices create something that feels both familiar and completely unexpected
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day
  • Perfect for those nights when you want comfort food but something a little different from the usual tomato or butternut squash
02 -
  • The soup will continue to thicken as it sits, so do not panic if it looks thinner right after blending than you expected
  • Taste your apples first—if they are very sweet, reduce any additional sweetener and consider using an extra tart apple
  • Hot soup expands rapidly in blenders, so either let it cool slightly or use a hand blender directly in the pot
03 -
  • Make a double batch because this freezes beautifully and you will want some for later
  • If the soup tastes like it is missing something, try a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to brighten all the flavors

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