Creamy Carrot and Coriander (Cilantro) Soup - thick, healthy and easy to make soup
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
450g/1lb carrots, cut into thumb sized chunks
2 medium sized leeks, chopped (optional)
1 potato, chopped
1 clove of garlic, crushed
1 tsp ground coriander
1.2ltr/2 pints vegetable stock
Handful fresh coriander, chopped
Lemon Juice, grated nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste
Single cream to serve
Recipe Instructions
1. Heat oil in a a large pan, saute onion with garlic for 1 min
2. Add carrots, leeks and potatoes, saute for 3-5 mins until colored. Add ground coriander and mix well for 1 min.
3. Add vegetable stock, bring to the boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-30 mins, until carrots are tender
4. Add salt and pepper, blend until smooth
5. Add nutmeg and lemon to taste, serve with single cream