Friday 17 January 2014

Carrot and Coriander Soup


Ingredients for Carrot Coriander Soup:
Carrots (chopped) ½ kg
Coriander leaves 1 bunch
Butter 2 tbsp
Bay leaves 2
Black peppercorns 1 tsp
Onion (chopped) 1
Garlic (chopped) 6-8 cloves
White pepper powder 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste

Method:
Chop fresh coriander leaves finely and reserve the stems. 
Heat butter, add bay leaves, black peppercorns, onion, garlic and sautĂ© for two minutes. 
Add carrots, coriander stems and five cups of water and bring to a boil. When the carrots are completely cooked, remove them and put in a blender to make a fine puree. 
Boil and reduce the stock slightly and strain. 
Take the puree in a deep pan and add strained stock to reach the desired consistency. Bring to a boil again. 
Add white pepper powder dissolved in a little water. 
Add salt to taste. 
Stir in finely chopped fresh coriander leaves.

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