Tasty winter soup recipes

Coriander spiced vegetable soup

Serves 4
Ingredients:

• Coconut oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery sticks, cut into 1cm pieces
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1cm piece root ginger, peeled and finely grated
• 1 litre vegetable stock
• 300g carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 200g turnips, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks
• 150g frozen peas
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• A small handful of fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped.

 
Method:

1. Place a heavy bottomed pan with some coconut oil over a medium-high heat.
2. When hot add the cumin, coriander, onion, celery, garlic, ginger and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the stock, carrots, turnip, red pepper and bring to the boil.
4. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the veg is tender.
5. Add the peas and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
6. Season well then remove from the heat.
7. Stir in the fresh coriander and serve in warm bowls. Enjoy! 😋

Cauliflower & Coriander SouP

Serves 4
Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, finely sliced
• 1 1/2 tbsp coriander seeds, roughly ground
• 2 sweet potato, peeled and chopped 1cm cubes
• 1kg cauliflower, leaves discarded washed and sliced approx 1cm thick
• 750ml vegetable stock
• 1 handful fresh coriander, chopped
• 1 tsp chili flakes

 
Method:

1. Heat a large saucepan over a moderate heat, add the oil, onions, garlic, coriander seeds and fry for 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally until golden brown.
2. Add the cauliflower and half the stock then cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes. When the cauliflower and sweet potato are soft add the rest of the stock and continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Using a stick blender or food processor blend the soup to your desired consistency, season and serve or chill and store.

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