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Carrot and Coconut Soup
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
Ready In: 16 Minutes
Servings: 4
A thick, velvety soup with rich flavours and warm aromas- from Sarah Brown's Vegetarian Cookbook. So simple to make- a delightful starter or sumptuous main!
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
250 g carrots, finely chopped
250 g parsnips, finely chopped
900 ml vegetable stock
150 ml coconut milk
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
Directions:
1. Dry roast the spices and grind with pestle and mortar. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large pan, and fry the onion and garlic until soft, followed by the spices.
3. Add the carrot and parsnip and cook gently for 10 minutes.
4. Add the stock and leave to cook for 50mins-1 hour, then leave to cool slightly.
5. Transfer to a blender, and add the tamarind paste and coconut milk, then blend until smooth.
6. Put soup back in pan, reheat and season to taste- Voila!
By RecipeOfHealth.com