A classic, healthy and delicious soup filled with the goodness of carrot and the flavour of coriander!

• Oil --- 2 tablespoons
• Carrots --- ¼ kilogram
• Onions --- 2, medium size
• Green Coriander ---- 1 small bunch
• Ginger --- 2 cm piece
• Water or Vegetable stock --- 1 litre
• Lime Juice --- 1 tablespoon
• Salt & Pepper ---- To taste
• Coriander leaves ---- To garnish

Wash and slice the carrots (do not peel). Wash, peel and slice the onions. Wash the coriander sprigs well to remove all the dirt from the roots. Tie them together with a thread. Wash the ginger well. (Do not peel or chop) Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add the carrots and the onions. Stir well and cook on a low flame till the vegetables are done. Add water or stock. Add the coriander bunch and the ginger piece. Pressure-cook the contents for 15 minutes. Cool and then discard the coriander bunch and ginger piece. Blend the soup in a mixer. Re-heat and season with lime juice, salt and pepper. If a diluted soup is desired add a little water or stock. Serve garnished with a blob of fresh cream (optional) and coriander leaves.

Variation

For a creamy soup - use only Â3/4 litre of water or stock. Prepare the soup as directed above. Add 1 cup of skimmed milk after blending the soup. Do not add lime juice.

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