Friday, October 3, 2008

Carrot Cilantro Soup

Ingredients and Method to make Carrot cilantro soup
1/2 large yellow onion or 1 small yellow onion cut into small pieces
3 large carrots cut into cubes carrots (yielded about 1 3/4 cup)
2 medium white potatoes peeled and cut into small pieces (yielded about 1 cup)
1 inch piece of ginger
1 1/2 tsp coriander powder
salt to taste
3 tsp extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 cups of water ( or as required )
handful cilantro cut fine for garnish

Heat oil in a large heavy bottomed pan, add the onion and saute until onions are transparent.

Add in the ginger and coriander powder and saute for a few seconds.

Add potatoes, cubed carrots, salt to taste and water and simmer on medium high heat for a little while until the potatoes and carrots are cooked.

Keep aside until a little cooler.

Puree this cooked carrot potato onion mixture in a blender until smooth.

Heat this pureed mixture and add water if required to adjust consistency.

Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with bread or salad of choice..

Serves about 2-3