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Spicy Homemade Carrot Soup (with Turmeric and Coriander)

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4-5 medium-sized carrots (peeled and chopped)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 small red pepper (chopped)
  • ½ tsp fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp fresh coriander (with extra to garnish)
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp chilli
  • sea salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Approx. 650ml (2¾ cups) stock (see note 1)
  • 120ml (½ cup) milk
  • 120ml (½ cup) cream (see note 2)

Instructions

  • Fry the onions in the olive oil for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, pepper and fry until softened.
  • Add the carrots, fresh coriander, turmeric, chilli, salt and pepper and cook for a further two minutes.
  • Add the stock and cook for about 30 minutes.
  • Pour soup into a blender and process until smooth.
  • Return it to the pan, rinsing the blender with about 125ml of water along with the milk and cream and any additional seasoning required.
  • Bring to the boil and serve immediately with your favorite bread. Enjoy!

Notes

 
  1. I used homemade chicken stock, but you can use any you like.
  2. Check out the suggestions for alternatives here.
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