CREAM OF CARROT AND CORIANDER SOUP

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We used to buy this soup, but it disappeared from the supermarket shelves. Luckily, by then, I had eaten so much of it, it did not take too much time to recreate it. I think the home-made variety is even better!

Provided by Kookaburra

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon oil
2 small onions, diced
1 coriander root, chopped finely (cilantro)
200 g canned tomatoes, chopped
600 g carrots, peeled and sliced
1 liter chicken stock, plus
1/2 cup chicken stock, extra
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped and loosely packed.
1/2 cup cream
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan or stockpot.
  • Add onions and cook until transparent.
  • Add coriander root and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
  • Add tomatoes and carrots and cook, stirring, until most of the moisture has cooked out of the tomato.
  • Add chicken stock and pepper and bring to the boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the carrots are very tender.
  • Add the extra half a cup of stock to replace liquid lost through evaporation.
  • Add coriander leaves.
  • Blend or process soup until smooth.
  • Add cream, taste and adjust seasoning.
  • For a smoother, velvety soup, press soup through a sieve and reheat before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.1, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 41.7, Sodium 614.2, Carbohydrate 34.9, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 16, Protein 10.4

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