Description
Carrot and coriander soup is a delightful blend of sweet carrots and fragrant coriander, perfect for warming your soul on chilly days. With its vibrant orange hue and velvety texture, this comforting dish is easy to make and sure to impress family and friends. Whether enjoyed as a starter or a cozy meal, each bowl is a celebration of flavor that brings back fond memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh carrots, chopped
- 1 cup fresh coriander leaves
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable stock (low-sodium)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Peel and chop the carrots; dice the onion; mince the garlic.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add carrots and stock: Stir in chopped carrots with vegetable stock; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes until tender.
- Blend it up: Remove from heat and let cool slightly before blending until smooth.
- Add coriander last: Stir in fresh coriander leaves after blending; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm or chill: Ladle into bowls garnished with extra coriander if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For an extra kick, add 1 tsp of ginger while sautéing the onions. - Experiment by swapping coriander for parsley for a different flavor profile. - Top with a swirl of cream for added richness.
