CARROT CHILE AND CILANTRO SOUP

Carrot Chile and Cilantro Soup image

A delicious soup. Ideal when served with a Mexican feast.

Provided by DONOGHUEJ

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Carrot Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon chile paste
1 onion, chopped
3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
1 large potato, peeled and chopped
5 cups vegetable broth

Steps:

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Heat garlic, cilantro and chili paste. Saute onion until tender. Stir in carrots and potato; cook 5 minutes and then pour in vegetable broth.
Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, or until potatoes and carrots are soft. With a hand blender, blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 487.4 mg, Sugar 7.8 g