Carrot & Coriander Soup

BBC Good Food Team

Carrot and coriander soup is the perfect warming bowl of goodness for a cosy day. This delightful dish pairs wonderfully with a slice of crusty bread, making it an ideal choice for lunch, a starter, or even a light dinner. Not only is it delicious, but it's also packed with nutrients, ensuring you get a healthy and satisfying meal.


Feeds: 4 | Takes: 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 onion, chopped

1 tsp ground coriander

1 potato, chopped

450g carrots, peeled and chopped

1.2l vegetable stock or chicken stock

handful of coriander (about ½ a supermarket packet)

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pan, add 1 chopped onion, then fry for 5 mins until softened.

Step 2

Stir in 1 tsp ground coriander and 1 chopped potato, then cook for 1 min.

Step 3

Add the 450g peeled and chopped carrots and 1.2l vegetable or chicken stock, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat.

Step 4

Cover and cook for 20 mins until the carrots are tender.

Step 5

Pour into a food processor, with a handful of coriander then blitz until smooth (you may need to do this in two batches). Return to pan, taste, add salt if necessary, then reheat to serve.