Carrot and Coriander Soup with Crusty Rolls Recipe

Name: Carrot and Coriander Soup with Crusty Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 65 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: black pepper (to taste); 5 whole carrots; 0.5 tsp chilli powder; 2 rolls crusty bread rolls; 1 tsp fennel seeds; 8 sprig fresh coriander; 3 cm fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tsp ground coriander; 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 whole onions; salt (to taste); 0.5 cube stock cube veg; 2 whole tomatoes; 0.5 tsp turmeric; 500 ml water

60 Minutes

Serves: 2

An easy carrot and coriander soup with carrots, tomatoes and fresh coriander seasoned with chilli, fennel, cumin turmeric and coriander served with crusty bread. Perfect for vegetarians and vegans too

Recipe Ingreds

Soup

black pepper (to taste)
5 whole carrots
0.5 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp fennel seeds
8 sprig fresh coriander
3 cm fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic
2 tsp ground coriander
0.5 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp olive oil
1 whole onions
salt (to taste)
0.5 cube stock cube veg
2 whole tomatoes
0.5 tsp turmeric
500 ml water

Bread

2 rolls crusty bread rolls

Recipe with pictures Steps

Step 2

peel and chop the onion(s) finely
peel and chop the carrot(s) finely
add the oil to the pan and heat
add the carrots and onions and cook for five minutes

Step 3

peel and crush the garlic using the garlic crusher or chop finely
peel and grate the ginger
add to the pan

Step 4

grind the fennel seeds in the mortar and pestle, add to the pan
add the spices to the soup
cook for a minute or two

Step 5

add the stock cube to boiling water
add the stock to the pan
cook till carrots are very soft
remove from the heat

Step 6

wash and chop the tomatoes
add to the pan
using a hand blender liquidise the soup until smooth
wash and finely chop the fresh coriander, reserve a little for decorating add the rest to the pan
cook for 5 minutes

Step 7

the soup should not be too thick if it is add a little extra water
heat through do not boil
taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary
if the soup is to thin leave on the heat till it reaches the consistency you require

Step 8

if cooking extra for the freezer store the soup in a freezable container allow to cool and then place in freezer

Step 9

ladle the soup into serving bowls
sprinkle with coriander

Step 10

serve with crusty rolls

Recipe Utensils

1 chopping board
1 Garlic crusher
1 grater
1 hand liquidiser
1 jug
1 ladle
1 large knife
1 large pan
1 mortar and pestle

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How to make carrot and coriander soup

A traditional spicy carrot and coriander soup, lightly fried carrots blended with fresh coriander and a delicious selection of spices, this simple soup makes the perfect soup for lunch or a dinner party starter

Add the chopped carrots and onions to a pan with a little oil, cook till lightly coloured then add the crushed garlic and grated ginger, add the ground fennel, chilli powder, coriander, cumin and turmeric cook for a minute or two. Add the vegetable stock and cook till the vegetables are soft, Blend the soup till smooth and add the chopped coriander, season and cook till the soup is the correct consistency. Serve with a crusty bread roll

Recipe tips

for a more intense carrot flavour add more carrots or roast the carrots first and add them with the stock
sprinkle with a crunchy topping such as roasted pumpkin seeds
serve with a traditional flavoured Indian bread such as garlic naan

How and when to serve homemade carrot & coriander soup

This delicious soup is perfect for cold autumn, winter or early spring. It is ideal for lunch or a light dinner serve it with crusty rolls or even an Indian type bread such as naan. This dish is low in fat, very nutritious and ideal for both vegetarians and vegans. This dish is ideal for freezing so make extra and pop in the freezer for a quick lunch anytime.

What makes our healthy carrot, coriander soup with fresh coriander the best

Carrot and coriander are the perfect combo and make the ideal homemade soup, what makes this special is the perfect mix of spices and the fresh coriander, giving this dish a delicious flavour

Easy carrot and coriander soup for a dinner party starter

This recipe makes the perfect starter for an Indian themed dinner party especially on a cold winter evening, serve it with a beef curry for the main course and a pomegranate souffle for dessert. It can be made the day before stored in the fridge and reheated on the day.

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