Carrot & Coriander Soup (Nov 20th)

I had some coriander left over from a curry and as I've always wanted to make carrot and coriander soup (and TRY it!) that's what I did! So, here's my first recipe...it's based on one of the recipes on the BBC Food website but adapted for 2 people and I added my own little twist...... mainly as I also wanted to use up the half of lime. Unfortunately, my boyfriend didn't enjoy it as said he doesn't like the taste of coriander but I thought it was pretty damn tasty even if I do say so myself, so don't let that put you off!

Carrot & Coriander Soup (Serves 2)

Ingredients:

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp olive oil

5 big carrots, peeled and sliced (sorry I don't know the exact weight...am really missing my scales!)

2/3 oz (55g) fresh coriander, chopped

1/2 lime, juice only

400ml (14 oz) hot chicken stock (vegetarians can use vegetable stock)

100ml (3 0z) cream

salt and black pepper

Method:

Fry the onions and garlic in the olive oil when oil is hot, until onions and garlic are softened(2-3mins).

Add the carrots and coriander and lime juice and cook for five minutes.

Add the stock and simmer for five minutes.

Add salt and pepper to season, then blend in a blender or with a hand blender till smooth.

Add the cream and reheat but do not boil.

Easy peasy! Serve with slice of crusty bread and enjoy a perfect winter meal, great for warming you up on those cold nights!