Carrot and Coriander Cilantro Soup
Warm and velvety, this Carrot and Coriander Cilantro Soup is a vibrant and nourishing dish perfect for cozy lunches or light dinners. Featuring the natural sweetness of tender carrots paired with aromatic ground coriander and fresh cilantro, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between earthy and zesty flavors. The soup is effortlessly prepared in under 40 minutes, beginning with a fragrant base of sautéed onion and garlic, complemented by a splash of olive oil. Blended to silky perfection, it’s finished with a flourish of fresh cilantro for an herbaceous twist. Ideal for those seeking a healthy, vegetarian-friendly soup, this recipe is both heartwarming and packed with nutrient-rich ingredients. Serve it with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete, satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 2 units garlic cloves
- 500 grams carrots
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 liter vegetable stock
- 30 grams fresh cilantro (coriander leaves)
- 1 to taste salt
- 1 to taste black pepper
Instructions
Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic.
Peel and slice the carrots into smaller pieces for even cooking.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the ground coriander and cook for another minute to release its aroma.
Add the sliced carrots to the pot, stirring to coat them in the onion and spice mixture.
Pour the vegetable stock into the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
Remove the pot from heat and let the soup cool slightly before blending.
Using an immersion blender (or a regular blender in batches), blend the soup until smooth.
Chop the fresh cilantro and stir it into the soup, reserving a few leaves for garnish if desired.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
Reheat the soup gently if needed and serve hot, garnished with the reserved cilantro leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.7 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5090 mg | 221% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.0 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.4 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.9 g | ||
| Protein | 25.8 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 3864 mg | 82% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
