Curried Carrot And Coriander Soup

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• cooking spray
• 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon mild chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom seed, crushed
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 1 1/3 lbs carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 8 tablespoons cilantro leaves, finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 spray a large non-stick saucepan with oil and place over a medium heat. add the onion and fry for 4-5 minutes until softened.
• 2 add the ground spices and garlic and continue to stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
• 3 add the carrots and 3.5 cups of water.
• 4 bring to the boil, cover and then simmer gently for 25-30 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
• 5 season well, allow to cool slightly then place in a food processor and blend until smooth.
• 6 return the soup to the saucepan and reheat gently. ladle into four warmed bowls, stir in the chopped cilantro and serve.