Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup, if desired.
- Peel and chop the carrots into small, even pieces. The smaller the pieces, the faster they'll roast.
- Place the carrots on the baking sheet. Add 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil and ½ tsp fine sea salt. Mix until the carrots are lightly coated in oil and seasoning. Arrange them in a single layer.
- Roast the carrots until caramelized around the edges and easily pierced with a fork, 35 to 40 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.
- When the carrots are almost roasted, in a large pot, heat 1 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 medium chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the 2 minced garlic cloves to the pot and stir to combine with the onions. Sprinkle in ¼ tsp fine sea salt, ½ tsp of ground coriander and ¼ teaspoon ground cumin powder. Sauté until fragrant, stirring frequently, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Add 4 cups of vegetable broth and 2 cups of water to the pot, while scraping up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon or sturdy silicone spatula.
- Add the roasted carrots to the pan when they are out of the oven. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, to give the flavors time to blend.
- Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, carefully puree the soup until it is smooth and velvety. If using a regular blender, allow the soup to cool slightly before blending, and blend in batches if needed. (Do not fill beyond the maximum fill line or the soup may overflow!)
- Return the pureed soup to the pot over low heat. Stir in 1 to 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 ½ tsp lemon juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or black pepper if necessary.
- Ladle the Roasted Carrot and Coriander Soup into bowls, garnish with a sprinkle of black pepper, and serve hot. You can also add a drizzle of olive oil or a dollop of sour cream for extra richness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 1254mgPotassium: 854mgFiber: 8gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 42328IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 1mg
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