Instant Pot Carrot Ginger Soup

Step 1

Press the saute button on your Instant Pot. Once it displays hot, add oil and then add the chopped ginger and onion.

Step 2

Saute the ginger and onion for 2 minutes until softened. Stir in the carrots.

Step 3

Add cumin powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt and mix well. Add vegetable stock or water. Close the pot with the lid.

Step 4

Press the manual or pressure cook button and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes, make sure the pressure valve is in sealing position.

Step 5

Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes and then do a quick pressure release.

Step 6

Open the lid and blend the ingredients to a smooth soup using an immersion blender. If you don't have an immersion blender, let the contents in the pot cool down a bit and then blend using your regular blender.

Step 7

Transfer soup to serving bowls, garnish with cilantro and serve.