Carrot, Orange & Coriander Soup
As the rush of the festivities have died down & the new year begins to settle in, I like to take some time to reflect on all the good things that have happened over the past year:
. moving to Italy to complete my Masters
. meeting amazing new people from all over the world
. working on my blog (recipe development, photography & styling)
. developing my newsletter (sign up here!)
. & of course, the amazing memories created with loved ones around delicious food
Now that 2022 is officially here, let’s stick our forks & dive our spoons into some healthy & delicious plant-based recipes!
Rich in vitamin C & beta-carotene, this Carrot, Orange & Coriander Soup is the ideal way to start the year! It’s light texture, vibrant hues & sweet tanginess will have you coming back for seconds! Add a swirl of soy creme fraiche & a crack of black pepper for a wholesome & seasonal meal. Who said healthy doesn’t rime with flavour!
- Vegan Recipe -
CARROT, ORANGE & CORIANDER SOUP
600g of carrots*
2 shallots
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 teaspoon of ground coriander seeds
Juice of 4 organic oranges
Zest of 1 orange
750ml of water
1 teaspoon of dried ‘herbes de Provence’
Soy creme fraiche (optional)
Handful of fresh coriander leaves (optional)
Flaky sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
Wash and dry the carrots. Cut them into 1-2cm thick pieces and set aside.
Peel and finely dice the shallots.
Heat the olive oil on medium heat in a large pot. Add the minced shallots and let cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
Add the carrots and season with salt, pepper and ground coriander. Let cook for a couple of minutes.
Add the orange juice, zest, water and ‘herbes de Provence’ to the pot.
Cover and let simmer on medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes.**
Once the vegetables are tender, remove from heat and blend, using a stick blender, until smooth.
Serve hot, with a swirl of soy creme fraiche and garnish with some fresh coriander leaves.
Notes: *For a soup with a more yellow hued, either use yellow carrots or mix in 1 tablespoon of soy creme fraiche or any other dairy free creme/ milk alternative once blended.
**To retain maximum flavour, do not bring the liquid to a boil.