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Classic Carrot and Coriander Soup

Added by British Carrots | Fri 20 Nov 2009 @ 13:58

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If there’s one ingredient you shouldn’t be without this festive season, it’s the humble carrot. Loved and adored by children, adults and Rudolph the red nosed reindeer alike, this tasty vegetable won’t go to waste or break the bank. Preparation: 10mins Cooking: 20-25mins Serves 4 Per serving: 102 calories, 4.0g fat, 0.4g saturates, 12.6g sugars, 0.8g salt

Ingredients
15ml/1tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
450g/1lb carrots, washed and sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
5ml/1 tsp ground coriander
1.2 ltr/2 pints vegetable stock
45ml/3tbsp chopped fresh coriander
squeeze of lemon juice
freshly grated nutmeg to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper
single cream to serve if liked

Method
1. Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onions, carrots and garlic, sauté for 4mins, until they are beginning to soften but not colour. Stir in the ground coriander and plenty of seasoning and cook for 1min.
2. Add the stock and bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20mins or until the carrots are really tender. Stir in the fresh coriander.
3. Whizz the soup with a stick blender or transfer to a food processor. Add the lemon juice and nutmeg to taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Reheat until just hot but not boiling and serve. Garnish with a swirl of cream if liked.

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1. by Linda Foreman on Tue 16 Apr 2013 @ 02:01

Super soup! Just picked up two bags of carrots and a packet of fresh coriander at 10p each pack plus 3 lemons for 5p at the supermarket. I used the lot and made a huge pot of soup for freezing in individual portions! Feel like I got a fantastic bargain and am feeling smug! This soup is so delicious and easy to make yet is as good as any fresh soup at supermarket.

2. by philly on Thu 14 Mar 2013 @ 14:09

I agree with kay yadon, This is a good recipe for a simple and easy soup. I made it myself and changed it a bit and there are a few websites that use chicken stock instead of veg stock for a more round and meaty type flavour, although i prefer veg stock. Some websites use orange juice in this soup recipe and I feel that it completes the soup with a tart but subtle flavor that is slightly better in my opinon. :-)

3. by kay yadon on Thu 14 Mar 2013 @ 12:57

Come on guys it's only soup, This soup is best for kids to make with supervision, all these types of less complex soups these days should be best left for kids to pratice on because anyone can make this soup. Less chicken stock and the secret not mentioned is the juice of one orange in this childs recipe. The orange juice makes a big difference. Tweaking it to how you decide is more important then following a recipe to the book. Remmember that changing a recipe too much is reinventing something different all together, which is good to learn other flavours but defeats the object. Perfecting the recipe itself in simple terms is the best way to cook one thing at a time to total perfection. This amature like recipe is a good start. Happy cooking.

4. by P Kirby on Wed 13 Mar 2013 @ 13:57

OMG! It was amazing!

5. by Katherina michael on Mon 11 Mar 2013 @ 14:06

Very easy to make and delicious, definately would make this soup again !

6. by Helen on Mon 11 Mar 2013 @ 13:13

Just made this soup for lunch. very easy to follow and really good :-)

7. by Mand21 on Thu 07 Mar 2013 @ 20:10

Brilliant recipe, super easy to follow! Lovely with freshly made bread, even my teenagers enjoyed it!! Happy Cooking!

8. by Tamsin Berry on Fri 25 Jan 2013 @ 18:56

This is a great recipe, I also added 2 small potatoes, changed the lemon to lime juice and added a quarter teaspoon of chilli powder, it was delicious!

9. by helen on Tue 22 Jan 2013 @ 20:29

just made this added too much coriander how do i correct this? please got guests tomorrow thought id make soup early.

10. by JimJam on Wed 16 Jan 2013 @ 02:08

For any yanks reading the recipe, fresh coriander is most often called cilantro in the U.S. Only the dry, ground seeds are called coriander there. But great soup! I also added potato for a thickener and loved it.

11. by marion on Wed 31 Oct 2012 @ 18:26

soup was delicious and its easy too make, im trying to lose a few pounds and this recipe will be the one to help. yummy!

12. by Trish on Sat 20 Oct 2012 @ 17:32

ABSOLUTELY love this soup. Followed to the letter, it is without fault. I put the coriander stalks and some leaves in whilst the carrots are cooking and then some more fresh leaves when blending. Lovely served with warm, soft focaccia bread. HEAVEN!!!

13. by Jo on Sat 13 Oct 2012 @ 12:32

Easy to cook and very good.

14. by Angie Muskin on Mon 08 Oct 2012 @ 13:39

Quick, easy and very delicious! Another great recipe from top chef - thanks Jamie.

15. by Michelle on Sun 06 May 2012 @ 02:57

I have just made this and it tastes amazing. I just doubled the amounts and have got 6 large servings ready to go into the freezer :)

16. by Sapphira on Mon 23 Apr 2012 @ 02:35

Absolutely fantastic and blown away that I made something that tasted so good!! Def recommend! Thanks Jamie x

17. by Laina Gail Rafferty on Fri 13 Apr 2012 @ 17:43

I am a cooking Virgin and Jamie Olivers Ministry of Food is my first ever cook book, Love it! Easy to read and understand and all very yummy!

18. by Jason &sophie on Wed 11 Jan 2012 @ 18:02

This soup was really SOUPPER scrumptious ha ha me and my 12 y/o just made this for the 1st time and we loved it, we put in a couple of potatoes to just thicken slightly and it was fantastic

19. by mememe on Mon 02 Jan 2012 @ 09:28

Wyn - try NOT adding lemon????

20. by Darren on Sat 31 Dec 2011 @ 15:18

Me and my 8yr old son made this for our lunch on new years eve.....mmmm,Really nice....We added 2 potatoes to bulk it up and it was perfect served with crust rolls! ;0)

21. by wyn on Sun 27 Nov 2011 @ 06:11

really good soup have made it many times but this time it has to much lemon in what can i do to make it tast like carott soup not lemon soup (PLEASE HELP AS IT'S FOR A DINNER PARTY NEXT WEEK).

22. by gemma beck on Tue 08 Nov 2011 @ 14:13

I always love jamies recipes and this doesn't dissapiont....don't use too much stock though. the dried corriander really adds a base of flavour. thanks againg jamie x

23. by Paul on Sat 22 Oct 2011 @ 21:19

I like to grind a little mint and blend with black pepper then blend with a little olive oil and drizzle over the soup when serving. Paul

24. by rosebud on Tue 11 Oct 2011 @ 12:52

Lovey recipe. I added potato to thicken, fresh ginger and curry powder to add a bit of extra kick. Gorgeous. Also instead of cream a bit of half fat creme fraiche and a sprinkle of coriander.

25. by Helen on Mon 03 Oct 2011 @ 11:46

Delish! I added the coriander stalks during the cooking to impart a bit more flavour. And I added a little more ground coriander. Always be frugal with the stock when adding to the blender. I add about half with all the 'lumpy stuff' then build up to the right consistency a ladle full at a time, otherwise it can be watery. I always do that when making soup.

26. by Irene Torrie on Wed 28 Sep 2011 @ 16:21

This soup was great and so easy to make. I added a potato and only used 1.5 pints of stock to thicken it up and it worked a treat. Mmmm feeling hungry for more now after talking about it. Thanks for the recipe :-)

27. by debz on Tue 27 Sep 2011 @ 10:44

i have made this soup before and found it thickens if you add a potato i use dried corriander and butter to soften the onions first this makes it creamy.

28. by Jane on Mon 12 Sep 2011 @ 21:12

This is the most delicious recipe I have tried. It really is so simple to make and the Nutmeg really makes it zing. Thanks so much.

29. by Ali on Mon 05 Sep 2011 @ 21:24

This soup was absolutely delicious and so simple, quick and easy to make. Thanks to previous comments I used less stock and had a lovely thick soup. Tomato soup next!

30. by bettia shepherd age 8 on Sat 27 Aug 2011 @ 11:26

the soup was gorgus my mum and dad were amazed at my soup and it was nice and simple respe to cook, and i love Jamies recipies.

31. by denise gibbs on Tue 23 Aug 2011 @ 12:03

thanks for a lovely carrot and coriander recipe my 2 daughters help to make it they really enjoyed eating it with fresh crusty homemade bread

32. by VENTURA ELEANA on Tue 23 Aug 2011 @ 05:09

Hi Jamie, I cooked this recipe and what you do, the only difference that I did not add lemon and nutmeg, put it in cooking. When we tested the soup, the flavor is very good, but we feel have hurt the tongue or "asleep" What did I do wrong? How I can fix the soup? I will appreciate your prompt response because I do not want to throw away: (

33. by Emma on Wed 10 Aug 2011 @ 16:03

Absolutely delicious! I only used 1.5 pints of stock as i love a thick soup, and added the lemon and nutmeg at the end. Will be making this more often! 10/10

34. by Fabian Timmins on Mon 25 Jul 2011 @ 19:03

Hi, to clarify (states very clearly in the recipe though) the ground coriander goes in for the last minute of sauteeing the Veg and then the fresg coriander goes in before you blend it. Also Seasoning is a matter of personal taste so tasting regularly is essential as with all cooking. The recipe calls for plenty of sesoning at the sauteing stage and then to adjust seasoning after blending as required so if this soup turns out bland then it is personal error rather than the recipe. All that said, wondeful soup, source the best, organic ingredients you can and preferably fresh homemade vegetable stock.

35. by Chris on Sat 23 Jul 2011 @ 18:53

Made this soup just a few hours ago. Was really quite watery and tasted nothing like it does from the restaurant/takeaway close to where I work and which inspired me to try it in the first place. Not to say that it wasn't nice, it was actually very nice and I shall definitely be making more when this current batch is done. Probably using about 1/3 less vegetable stock.

36. by Jacqueline on Wed 20 Jul 2011 @ 22:00

Best soup I've made in 50 years!! Must have a second bowl. Thanks for the recipe

37. by Geoff on Thu 07 Jul 2011 @ 23:21

delicious!! i used crème fraîche instead of fresh cream (due to lack of fresh cream) and it was superb! thank you!!

38. by Gemma on Mon 04 Jul 2011 @ 13:29

Just finished making this tasty soup ! Simple easy and quick ! The lemon juice at the end finished it off nicely !!

39. by Smita on Fri 01 Jul 2011 @ 13:22

Ground coriander is dry coriander powder used in Indian cooking, right? someone please clarify!! Thanks!

40. by Michelle on Mon 13 Jun 2011 @ 14:29

Nice soup but a little bland after following the recipe exact! Will try again using a few more carrots and a bit less stock.

41. by Lynnette on Fri 10 Jun 2011 @ 20:31

i havnt made the soup yet but does it matter if you dont have nutmeg?

42. by Finny on Sun 29 May 2011 @ 22:46

This is a great soup. Response to the coriander confusion: the ground coriander goes in before the stock and the fresh coriander goes in just before you blend it. A nice variant is replacing the nutmeg with ginger and the lemon with orange. Yum! To keep the consistency right I always use less stock to cook it in and after its blended I add more stock to the end product until its just how I want it.

43. by annika on Sat 23 Apr 2011 @ 07:11

delicious!!!! a wonderful recipe to do if you have too many carrots in the fridge. my 3 year old thought the orange soup was the best too (and she's not into carrots at the moment)

44. by Jes on Thu 21 Apr 2011 @ 17:07

Yum!!!! Best carrot soup that I've made.

45. by Sharon on Fri 08 Apr 2011 @ 00:55

Ground Coriander for in the soup to flavour it and then the Fresh on top to garnish :-) I think

46. by Melanie C on Sat 02 Apr 2011 @ 16:19

Dear Tony, Highlight the text you want to print (click and roll mouse over section) then press CTRL+ P. In the print dialogue box, click on Selection (rather than All or Pages), then print. None of the rest of the page will print - eco-friendly advice. I'm usually the one who needs help with technical stuff, not the advisor!!!!

47. by Tony C on Tue 22 Mar 2011 @ 13:46

Please don't press the print button above as you will get all the comments printed out as well............. Not helping with Green Issues is it. Poor show :-(

48. by DarkBarbie on Mon 07 Mar 2011 @ 12:29

made it for my lunch, it was delicious and i have lots leftover to freeze!

49. by Annette on Mon 28 Feb 2011 @ 15:46

ingredients list fresh coriander, method states ground coriander..which is it.... ?

50. by Lola on Fri 25 Feb 2011 @ 13:26

Easy to make, and the taste was ok, however I did find it a little bland!

51. by Chris S on Sun 20 Feb 2011 @ 12:32

Big up Oliver!! this soup is Boom

52. by Kimberly on Tue 08 Feb 2011 @ 19:39

One of the best soups ever. Must add the lemon at the end, it changes it completely!

53. by Angela James on Wed 02 Feb 2011 @ 19:17

Made this soup tonight for dinner, it was absolutely delicious, didn't alter it at all it was perfect !! Will definitely be one that I will make on a regular basis. I love watching Jamie cook and think he is an inspiration to us all !!

54. by Jan Mason on Tue 01 Feb 2011 @ 18:40

Made this from the internet details whilst on holiday in a villa in Spain. I get difficulty getting my husband to eat carrots but he loved this soup - carrot problem solved. Thanks

55. by simon parry on Mon 31 Jan 2011 @ 15:00

this is good soup. i added a little bit of fresh ginger to give it a little kick!! booyah!!

56. by Elaine Keatley on Tue 25 Jan 2011 @ 11:20

Best carrot and corriander I have ever tasted. I kept to the recipe, but just used 1 lt. of stock and did not add the cream.

57. by Michelle Hails on Sun 23 Jan 2011 @ 13:16

On making this delicious soup (not for the first time) while my equally delicious husband is out with my son catching dinner for tomorrow!!Hopefully when he comes home he will make some lovely bread, mmmmmm can't wait. Anyone making this for the first time will not be disapointed.

58. by Paola on Mon 10 Jan 2011 @ 14:11

Im cooking it now, smell its all around... I love it , Im sure my boyfriend will enjoy it ..Tks

59. by maria on Sun 02 Jan 2011 @ 15:03

My children love this soup and I tried this version on Christmas Eve, chilled in the fridge until the next day when we had it for starter. Very easy - even my daughter makes it now - and one of the nicest soups I've had. I also added a small sweet potato (as recommended by a lady above) which makes a difference in the consistency. Great recipe!

60. by aticmantrader on Thu 30 Dec 2010 @ 15:06

Awesome soup. My usual soup is from Heinz, this TOTALLY knocks the socks off anything I have ever bought. And really easy to make. I halved all the ingredients and it made a BIG bowl for 1.

A happy man sits on his couch and lets his soup warm his soul :)

61. by Monica on Wed 22 Dec 2010 @ 17:58

The lemon at the end gave it the perfect kick!! I LOVED IT!!

62. by Joy on Sun 19 Dec 2010 @ 00:34

First attempt at soup - Delicious - Thank you!!

63. by Zoey Theaker on Thu 16 Dec 2010 @ 13:47

Made this last night and was GORGEOUS. I added 2 small potatoes, a few coriander sticks and chilies. Texture was perfect. Didn't bother with cream. So nice!

64. by cathy 777 on Tue 14 Dec 2010 @ 15:04

quick easy healthy and yum yum x

65. by Lynn on Thu 02 Dec 2010 @ 18:34

Made this for lunch today as its snowing and freezing cold.
Delicious
Added some leaks and 2 small spuds with the carrots, also added pinch of chilli powder too.
Agree the lemon + nutmeg lift it.
We had two bowls each, it was that good.

66. by Joy on Thu 25 Nov 2010 @ 10:51

I added some chopped fresh chilli just before it had finished cooking, to add a bit of punch. Served it with garlic bread.

67. by Janice Huke on Thu 04 Nov 2010 @ 13:42

The best carrot and coriander soup I have ever tasted ! I used 1.2 ltrs veg stock .The soup was warm and thick.Adding the lemon juce brings this soup to life .I recomend this recipe. it is delish !!

68. by zeena on Tue 02 Nov 2010 @ 16:11

making this now this is my favourite soup and i cant wai to try it, smells gorgeous :)

69. by Natalie on Mon 01 Nov 2010 @ 13:59

I just made this today for lunch and it turned out well, although after reading some of the comments about it being a bit on the watery side, I decided just to pour in enough stock to cover the veggies which turned out to be about 1 1/3 pints. I also added two medium sided potatoes to thicken it. It was lovely and would recommend.

70. by Sarah on Sat 30 Oct 2010 @ 13:56

ive just made this soup, i added a sweet potato and some red lentils, it tastes amazing and is lovely and thick, i was thinking of adding a bit of cream but no need, its perfect, i'll be using the cream when i serve it for tea tonight with a crusty baguette and butter, my one year old daughter will love this too, thanks for the tips about the lentil and sweet potato and THANKS JAMIE

71. by Ann wright on Fri 22 Oct 2010 @ 20:59

I am making this soup now. It looks watery to me so i hope not as plan to serve it as the first course on a saffari supper tomorrow pm

72. by ian on Fri 22 Oct 2010 @ 17:31

Mmmmmm tastes so good! Thanks for recipe! Added a sweet potato to thicken it works a treat

73. by mariah on Wed 20 Oct 2010 @ 12:45

pretty bland flavour and really watery - where have I gone wrong?

74. by Mosschops on Tue 28 Sep 2010 @ 23:04

Really nice soup. Although you might be tempted to don't skip the lemon or nutmeg bit at the end, they make a real difference. I can see lentils working well in this soup but adding a potato would work too. For a richer soup use butter instead of the oil and stir in some single cream after you've buzzed it and start to reheat it. I like adding toasted and roughly chopped pumpkin seeds on top too.

75. by Meena on Sun 26 Sep 2010 @ 18:17

Just made this for Sunday supper!!! what can say? Delious!!

76. by Sandra on Thu 16 Sep 2010 @ 22:10

I have just made this soup for tomorrow's lunch. After all the good comments I am really looking forward to tasting. Too late now but if I make it again I would definately add the red lentils, love them!

77. by Mary Murray on Thu 05 Aug 2010 @ 00:58

Yes this soup can be frozen, I have now made the soup about 20 times, it is so easy and delicious.

78. by carrie mccalmont on Thu 22 Jul 2010 @ 21:14

My husband and I made this soup it was totally delicious, my 1 year old and 7 year old also loved it, we will def make again.
Thanks!

79. by crystal and dean on Mon 12 Jul 2010 @ 16:32

yes it can be frrozen :)

80. by Charlotte on Fri 11 Jun 2010 @ 14:36

I have made this soup twice now it is that good. Very easy to make, I would definitely recommend you give it a try.

81. by Mary Murray on Tue 18 May 2010 @ 06:13

Added a leek to this soup and coriander roots with the onion, it was delicious and very easy to make.

82. by di on Tue 11 May 2010 @ 10:18

try this

83. by Samantha Stevenson on Fri 07 May 2010 @ 12:13

Bloody delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : - )

84. by marilyn on Wed 03 Feb 2010 @ 15:48

can this soup be frozen

85. by faye webster on Sat 09 Jan 2010 @ 15:49

hi i loved your carrot and coriander soup thanks for the recipe and we have made it, would you like 2 come and taste it, not really.
from
faye webster xxxxxx

86. by rachel white on Sun 27 Dec 2009 @ 21:52

Great simple recipe! I also added 100g of washed uncooked red lentils at stage 2 which made it a very hearty winter meal. I didnt have any nutmeg in the cupboard so I used Blade Mace instead. Serve with a slice of crusty wholemeal bread, fantastic!!