Spicy Apple Soup (Print)

A warming soup combining sweet apples, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut milk for a perfect autumn comfort bowl.

# What You 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 tsp chili flakes, finely chopped
06 - 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced

→ Liquids & Base

07 - 3 cups vegetable stock
08 - 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp coconut milk

→ Spices

09 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 tsp ground cumin
11 - 1/4 tsp ground coriander
12 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
13 - Pinch of ground nutmeg
14 - Salt to taste

→ Garnish

15 - Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped
16 - Coconut cream for swirling

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add a splash of oil and sauté diced onion, carrot, garlic, ginger, and chili for 3–4 minutes until fragrant and onion is translucent.
02 - Add chopped apples and all spices (cinnamon, cumin, coriander, black pepper, nutmeg). Stir for 2 minutes to combine and release aromatic oils.
03 - Pour in vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes until apples and carrots are completely tender.
04 - Stir in coconut milk and simmer for 2 additional minutes. Remove from heat.
05 - Transfer to blender or use immersion blender to puree until completely smooth and silky. Return to pot and reheat gently. Adjust salt and spice levels to preference.
06 - Ladle hot soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped herbs and a swirl of coconut cream. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way heat from the chili builds slowly makes each spoonful more satisfying than the last
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like something that simmered all afternoon
02 -
  • Let the soup cool slightly before pureeing in a regular blender because hot liquids expand rapidly and can cause messy accidents
  • The soup will thicken as it sits so add a splash more stock or water when reheating leftovers
03 -
  • Use an immersion blender if you have one because it creates the smoothest texture and saves you from transferring hot liquid
  • Taste your coconut milk before adding it because some brands are sweeter than others and may affect your seasoning decisions

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