Description
Comforting carrot and coriander soup brings warmth to your kitchen with its aromatic blend of fresh ingredients. Spicy yet smooth, this simple soup offers a delightful experience you can savor with crusty bread and a smile.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 650 grams (1.4 pounds) carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 potato, peeled and chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 12 teaspoons paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 30 grams (1 ounce) fresh coriander
Cooking and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 knob butter
- 1 vegetable stockpot (or cube), dissolved in 1 liter (4.2 cups) hot water
- 4 tablespoons single cream
- Crusty bread or bake-at-home petit pains
Instructions
- Gently melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, carefully sautéing chopped onions until translucent and softened, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce diced carrots and potato to the pan, sprinkling ground coriander and seasoning with salt and pepper, stirring to distribute flavors evenly.
- Pour hot stock into the vegetable mixture, increasing heat to bring contents to a vigorous boil, then reduce temperature and allow soup to simmer gently for 25-30 minutes until vegetables become tender.
- Incorporate approximately two-thirds of fresh coriander leaves into the simmering soup, then immediately remove pan from heat source.
- Use an immersion blender or standard blender to transform the soup into a velvety smooth consistency, ensuring no vegetable chunks remain.
- Transfer soup to serving bowls, garnishing with a delicate swirl of cream, light dusting of paprika, remaining fresh coriander, and accompany with warm, crusty bread for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by roasting carrots before adding to the soup for a deeper, caramelized taste.
- Swap butter with olive oil for a vegan-friendly version that maintains a rich, smooth texture.
- Use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock to keep the soup completely plant-based and lighter.
- Experiment with adding a pinch of ginger or turmeric for an extra warming and nutritional boost.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg