Carrot & Coriander (Cilantro) Soup Recipe

Name: Carrot & Coriander (Cilantro) Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoons butter or 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 carrots, peeled and cubed; 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed; 2 12-3 cups chicken stock, good quality preferably homemade; 12 inch gingerroot, grated; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 garlic cloves, minced; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh coriander, including leaves and stems (cilantro); ⅓ cup milk

Servings: persons

1 ½ tablespoons butter or 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
4 carrots, peeled and cubed
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
2 12-3 cups chicken stock, good quality preferably homemade
12 inch gingerroot, grated
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
¼ cup roughly chopped fresh coriander, including leaves and stems (cilantro)
⅓ cup milk

1
Heat the butter or oil in a heavy based pan.
2
Add the carrots and potatoes and saute over medium heat for 5-8 minutes.
3
Add 2 1/2 cups of stock, grated ginger, ground corriander, garlic as well as some salt and pepper to taste.
4
Bring to a boil and simmer until the vegetables are tender about 15 minutes depending on the size of your cubes.
5
Carefully pour the contents of your pan into a food blender (you can use a hand-held stick blender also), add corriander (cilantro) and the milk (or cream).
6
Blend until desired smoothness is achieved.
7
If you find the soup to thick for your liking add more stock.
8
Return the soup to the pan and heat through.
9
Serve hot with your favourite bread.
10
It can also be made ahead and re-heated later or the next day.

516

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ tablespoons butter or 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 carrots, peeled and cubed, 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed, 2 12-3 cups chicken stock, good quality preferably homemade, and more.

Yes, Carrot & Coriander (Cilantro) Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Carrot & Coriander (Cilantro) Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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