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    Carrot and Coriander Soup

    Published: May 4, 2017 · Modified: Mar 26, 2021 by Jacqueline Bellefontaine ·

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    Bowl of carrot and coriander soup with bread on the side.
    Carrot and Coriander by recipes Made Aesy

    Carrot and Coriander Soup is really simple to make and tastes delicious. It's a fairly classic flavour combination which works well.

    Carrot and Coriander is one of my favourites, particularly when new carrots are in season. The sweetness of the carrot is nicely complimented by the ground coriander.

    Bowl of carrot and coriander soup with bread on the side.

    With our funny old English weather, I think a bowl of soup makes an ideal meal all year round. Even in the middle of summer we can get the odd, well, how shall I put it ... "darn cold day" just about sums it up and soup is just what you need to warm you up again.

    Bowl of carrot and coriander soup.

      Hints, Tips and Variations

    It is really simple to adapt this recipe.

    • Add some chopped fresh coriander to the soup.
    • Spice it up a little by adding a few dried chilli flakes with the ground coriander.
    • A tin of chopped tomatoes makes a nice addition. Add with the stock.
    • Make a more substantial soup by adding some canned cannellini or borlotti beans.
    • Don't use chicken stock if serving to vegetarians - yes I know it sounds obvious but its an easy mistake if you don't think about it.
    • A stick blender is the most convenient way to blend the soup but for a really smooth texture use a blender.

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    Carrot and coriander soup step by step

    • onions in pan.
      Saute onions.
    • carrots in pan.
      Add the carrots and cook 5 minutes.
    • carrot sprinkled with corinader.
      Sprinkle over the ground corinader.
    • stock added to pan.
      Add stock and cook.
    • pureed soup in pan.
      Puree the soup.
    • Bowl of carrot and coriander soup with bread on the side.
      Garnish if desired.
    Bowl of carrot and coriander soup with bread on the side.

    Carrot and Coriander Soup

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    A classic soup that is easy to make. Fresh young carrots have the best flavour but it can be made and enjoyed all year round.
    Course Soup
    Cuisine British
    Keyword pureed soup
    Skill Level very easy
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Servings 4
    Calories 88
    Author Jacqueline Bellefontaine

    Equipment

    • stick or goblet blender

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon rapeseed or olive oil
    • 1 onion , chopped
    • 450 g carrots , cut into thick slices
    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
    • 1.2 litres lvegetable or chicken stock
    • salt and freshly ground black pepper

    To serve (optional)

    • cream or crème fraîche
    • chopped fresh coriander
    metric - US cups

    Instructions

    • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan. Add 1 chopped onion and cook for a few minutes until beginning to soften but not colour.
    • Add 450g (1lb) carrots and continue to cook for about 5 minutes until starting to soften.
    • Stir in 1 teaspoon ground coriander and season well. Cook stirring for 1 minute.
    • Add 1.2litres (2pts) vegetable stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the carrots are very tender.
    • Whizz with a hand blender or in a blender until smooth. Reheat if required then spoon into bowls. Add a swirl of cream or a dollop of crème fraîche if desired. Sprinkle with chopped fresh coriander and serve.

    Notes

    Nutrition information is approximate and is meant as a guideline only. (It does not include seasoning with salt and pepper and optional garnish.) 
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 18795IU | Vitamin C: 9.5mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    About Jacqueline Bellefontaine

    Jacqueline is a member of the Guild of Food Writers and has been a cookery writer and food stylist for over 25 years. She has written over 15 cookery books, in addition to writing for several major magazines. She likes to champion good basic home cooking and as the daughter of a master baker, she is passionate about home baking.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kat

      February 18, 2021 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      Made it last night with my mum, absolutely loved it, doubled the recipe and making it again tonight

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Bellefontaine

        February 19, 2021 at 12:06 pm

        Now that is what I call a success! So pleased you liked it so much.

        Reply
    2. Kat

      February 17, 2021 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      Made it today, absolutely loved it so did my parents, put a small dash of cream in once it was plated, we’ve decided next time we are going to double the ingredients

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Bellefontaine

        February 19, 2021 at 12:07 pm

        Delighted you like it so much

        Reply
    3. AC

      October 23, 2019 at 5:39 am

      1 star
      Soup was not very tasty and ended up being pretty inedible.

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Bellefontaine

        October 26, 2019 at 2:45 pm

        I'm so sorry you didnt enjoy it. Im not sure why you would think it pretty inedible as its a very classic recipe and I've only made minor tweaks to it. I can only assume that the carrots you used did not have much flavour. With simple recipes like this the ingredients have to be good in order to shine and if they do not have any flavour in the first place then obviously the end result is not going to have much flavour either.

        In future make sure you use carrots that are fresh and have a good flavour. A good quality stock being the other main ingredient in the soup will also make a big difference.

        Reply
    4. Chris

      February 05, 2019 at 1:13 pm

      Loved it added a few chilli flakes wonderful

      Reply
      • Jacqui Bellefontaine

        February 05, 2019 at 2:25 pm

        Thanks glad you liked it

        Reply
    5. Eb Gargano / easypeasyfoodie.com

      May 06, 2017 at 8:39 pm

      Oooh yes - an oldie but a goodie. I do love carrot and coriander, but haven't had it in ages!! Must sort that out soon!! Eb x

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Bellefontaine

        May 08, 2017 at 5:01 pm

        Thanks Eb I think it is always good to go back to the good classic.

        Reply
    6. Corina

      May 06, 2017 at 8:19 am

      Carrot and coriander soup is such a lovely classic soup recipe! I also love a bit of fresh coriander added and a few chilli flakes for a little heat!

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Bellefontaine

        May 06, 2017 at 10:17 am

        It is a great combo but as you say great to just tweak a little to your own preferences.

        Reply
    7. Angela / Only Crumbs Remain

      May 05, 2017 at 12:14 pm

      What a lovely classic Jacqueline, I have to admit that hubby and I will have a bowl full of soup most Saturday luncgtimes when we've got back from shopping. Even in th summer! But usually then a lighter soup like this rather than a rib sticker 🙂
      Angela x

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Bellefontaine

        May 05, 2017 at 3:14 pm

        Exactly Angela choose the right soup for that time of year. This one I think is a good all year round soup.

        Reply
    8. Monika Dabrowski

      May 04, 2017 at 9:45 pm

      5 stars
      Such a lovely warming soup recipe, and so easy to make too! I love coriander and it tastes delicious with carrots so I know this soup is super tasty:)

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Bellefontaine

        May 05, 2017 at 3:15 pm

        Thanks Monika.

        Reply

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