Description
Warm comfort comes alive in this carrot and coriander soup, blending earthy sweetness with aromatic herbs. Smooth, creamy textures invite you to savor each spoonful of Mediterranean-inspired goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base:
- 300 grams (10.6 ounces) carrots
- 1 bunch coriander
- 300 milliliters (10.1 fluid ounces) milk
- 50 milliliters (1.7 fluid ounces) double cream
- Knob of butter
- Salt
- Pepper
Flatbread Ingredients:
- 300 grams (10.6 ounces) self-raising flour
- 100 milliliters (3.4 fluid ounces) Greek yogurt
- 1 carrot
- Coriander
Vichy Carrots:
- 2 carrots
- 25 grams (0.9 ounces) sugar
- 25 grams (0.9 ounces) butter
- Splash of water
Garnish:
- Double cream
- Coriander oil
Instructions
- Prepare a smooth flatbread dough and bake at 200°C for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Gently simmer Vichy-style carrots in a delicate broth, cooking until they become tender and develop a luxurious glossy sheen.
- Sauté diced carrots with milk for approximately 5 minutes, then transform the mixture into a silky puree by blending with rich butter and velvety cream.
- Carefully adjust seasoning, ensuring a harmonious balance of flavors that enhances the soup’s natural sweetness and depth.
- Elegantly plate the soup by ladling the creamy mixture into warm serving bowls, creating a visually appealing presentation.
- Elevate the dish with an artistic garnish of delicate cream swirls, aromatic coriander oil, and strategically placed Vichy carrots for a sophisticated finishing touch.
Notes
- Choose fresh, bright orange carrots for the most vibrant flavor and color in your soup.
- Blend the soup until silky smooth for a luxurious texture that glides across your palate.
- Experiment with dairy alternatives like coconut milk for a vegan-friendly version that maintains creamy richness.
- Toast coriander seeds before grinding to enhance their nutty, warm aromatics and deepen the soup’s complex flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 mins
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg