How to Make Spiced Carrot Soup

We are all aware of the importance of a low-calorie diet, but it difficult to find interesting recipes that are both delicious and healthy. A fast-paced lifestyle also leaves many with little time to prepare wholesome home-cooked meals. A high fat diet has been implicated in many diseases amongst them obesity, diabetes and cancer.

Anyone who has more than a passing interest in improving his or her health through better nutrition will find this spiced carrot recipe helpful. This is a delightfully easy recipe, with an refreshing flavorful taste. Enjoy!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 750 grams carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2.5 cups fresh vegetable stock
• salt and pepper
• 3 tablespoons low-fat cream
• 1.5 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1. Peel and slice the carrots, and peel and chop onions. Pour a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil into a saucepan and sauté the carrots, onions, and crushed garlic. Add salt and pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes.

2. Add the fresh vegetable stock into the saucepan. If there is no vegetable stock available in the kitchen, use water instead of the vegetable stock. Water works just as well in this low fat recipe.

3. Bring to a boil, and then lower the temperature. Leave to simmer until carrots are fully cooked and tender.

4. Remove from the heat. Puree the mixture in a food processor until it is smooth. Return to the saucepan.

5. Add non-fat cream, coriander and curry powder and stir well. Heat until soup is hot.

Tips & Warnings

• If soup is too thick, add more vegetable stock or water.
• Taste for seasoning, and add more salt, pepper or coriander if required.
• Serve with crusty bread.

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