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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Soup

    Carrot and Coriander Soup

    Published: Feb 17, 2021 · Modified: Sep 17, 2021 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 73 Comments

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    Diet: Gluten Free / Low Fat / Vegan
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    Carrot and coriander is a classic flavour combination and they make a delicious soup together. A warming, healthy and low in fat and calories soup that is also quick and easy to make. Carrot and Coriander Soup is a hearty budget friendly meal - perfect served with some crusty bread.

    Two bowls of soup surrounded by bread and chopped herbs.

    We love a warming healthy soup and this is one of our favourites. This soup is a great way to use up a big bag of carrots and have a tasty and nutrient dense meal. This is a vibrant and flavour packed soup, that you can vary the herbs and spices used to mix it up each time.

    If you have grown an abundance of carrots, got lots in your vegetable box, or just picked up some cheap in the supermarket, then this soup is a great way to use them up.

    Looking for some other ways to use carrots? Why not try our Air Fryer Carrots, Carrot and Lentil Soup, Roasted Carrot Hummus or Carrot and Coriander Side Salad.

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    • Why you will love it
    • Ingredients needed
    • Step by step
    • Health benefits of carrots
    • What to serve with carrot and coriander soup
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
    • More soup recipe
    • Recipe
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    Why you will love it

    • A delicious way to use carrots - If you have lots of carrots to use up, this is a great way to do it. Even if they are a little past their best, they will still be fine in this soup.
    • Easy to adapt with different flavours - If you don't love coriander, then you could use parsley. You could even make a curry version of this soup.
    • Just 73 calories per portion - This is a low calorie light lunch.
    • Low in fat - It is also a great low fat option, but still really filling.

    Ingredients needed

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    • Olive oil - You could use vegetable oil, but we prefer the flavour of olive oil.
    • Onion - This is the base of the soup. You could swap it for shallots, which would give a sweeter taste.
    • Carrots - The star of this soup. We have used basic supermarket carrots to make this a really budget friendly meal.
    • Potato - This helps to thicken the soup and make it a little bit creamy.
    • Stock - Always use homemade stock if you can. If not, use the best quality stock you can buy. We used vegetable stock to keep this soup vegetarian. If making this for young kids, then use a low salt stock.
    • Coriander - We used ground coriander and fresh.
    • Creme fraiche - This is dolloped on top before serving to make it a little bit creamy. You can leave this out if you prefer.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    Step by step

    One: Heat some oil in a large pan and add the onion and cook on a low heat for 2 minutes.

    A large pan with chopped onions cooking in it.

    Two: Add the carrots and potato and cook for 2 minutes.

    Chopped carrots and potato added to the pan.

    Three: Add the stock, some salt and pepper, and ground coriander and bring to the boil and then gently simmer for 20 minutes. Add a little more water if it looks too thick.

    Two shot collage. First picture carrots, onion, potato and cumin in a pan, second picture has stock added.

    Four: Add the fresh coriander and using a hand blender or putting it in a jug blender, blend until smooth.

    Chopped coriander added to the pan.

    Health benefits of carrots

    Carrots are a good source of beta carotene, which is a compound your body changes into vitamin A, which helps keep your eyes healthy. Beta-carotene helps protect your eyes from the sun and lowers your chances of cataracts and other eye problems.

    They are also a good source of fibre, which will help to keep you fuller for longer, as well as vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants. So this is a nutrient dense soup.

    What to serve with carrot and coriander soup

    We topped ours with some creme fraiche and sprinkled over some more coriander and chilli flakes. This is a really low calorie soup, so we always serve it with some kind of bread.

    A couple of slices of buttered crusty bread go down well. But, why not do something a little different and serve with some some warm pita bread or even our Easy Homemade Flatbreads?

    A bowl of soup topped with a dollop of cream, chopped coriander and chilli flakes.

    FAQs

    Can you roast the carrots first?

    If you want to take the flavours in this soup to another level, then roast the carrots before adding them to the pan. Chop them up, toss with some olive oil, salt and pepper and roast for about 30 minutes. Roasting them will really bring out the flavour.

    What can you use instead of coriander?

    We love coriander - it's one of our favourite herbs. But, I know not everyone is a fan and some people think it tastes like soap. I would be surprised if there are any coriander hating people reading this recipe, seeing as it's an integral ingredient, but if there is you can make a swap.
    You can swap the coriander for fresh parsley, or even another chives for an oniony flavour. I wouldn't recommend swapping it for a woody herb though.

    Can you freeze carrot and coriander soup?

    You can freeze it, however it might change the texture a little. When reheating, add a little extra water to the pan, as it will be a little thick. This is a pretty quick and easy soup to make though, so I would recommend making it from fresh.

    How to make vegan carrot and coriander soup

    This soup is naturally vegan anyway. Winner! We have added some creme fraiche at the end for serving, but you could either leave that out or add some oat creme fraiche instead.

    Is carrot and coriander soup vegan?

    If you leave our the creme fraiche then this is a vegan soup. Oatly do a plant based creme fraiche too though.

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    Extra tips

    • Coriander is pretty much the main flavour in this soup, but you could swap it for parsley if you wanted a carrot soup without coriander.
    • If blending this in a jug blender, allow to mostly cool first, so the heat doesn't crack the blender.
    • Add some croutons on top for some extra crunch.
    • If you want to take the flavours in this to another level, roast the carrots before adding them to the pan.
    • Spice this soup up a little with a sprinkling of red chilli flakes before serving.
    • You can make this more of a filling soup by stirring in a can of chickpeas.
    • If you are making this soup for young children, then use a low salt stock.

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    Recipe

    A bowl of carrot and coriander soup topped with cream, coriander leaves and chilli flakes.

    Carrot and Coriander Soup

    By: Dannii
    Carrot and coriander is a favourite flavour combination of ours and they make a delicious soup together.
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    Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Soup
    Cuisine: British
    Prep: 5 mins
    Cook: 24 mins
    Total: 29 mins
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 73kcal
    Allergens:
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    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon Olive oil
    • 1 Onion - diced
    • 500 g (1.1 lb) Carrot - peeled and diced
    • 1 Potato - peeled and diced
    • 1.5 litres (6 cups) Vegetable stock
    • 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
    • 15 g Fresh coriander (cilantro) - plus extra for garnish
    • 2 tablespoon Creme fraiche - (to serve, optional)

    Instructions

    • Heat some oil in a large pan and add the onion and cook on a low heat for 2 minutes.
      1 teaspoon Olive oil, 1 Onion
    • Add the carrots and potato and cook for 2 minutes.
      500 g Carrot, 1 Potato
    • Add the stock, some salt and pepper, and ground coriander and bring to the boil and then gently simmer for 20 minutes. Add a little more water if it looks too thick.
      1.5 litres Vegetable stock, 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
    • Add the fresh coriander and using a hand blender or putting it in a jug blender, blend until smooth and pour in bowls, top with some creme fraiche and sprinkle over some more coriander and serve.
      15 g Fresh coriander (cilantro), 2 tablespoon Creme fraiche

    Notes

    • Coriander is pretty much the main flavour in this soup, but you could swap it for parsley if you wanted a carrot soup without coriander.
    • If blending this in a jug blender, allow to mostly cool first, so the heat doesn't crack the blender.
    • Add some croutons on top for some extra crunch.
    • If you want to take the flavours in this to another level, roast the carrots before adding them to the pan.
    • Spice this soup up a little with a sprinkling of red chilli flakes before serving.
    • You can make this more of a filling soup by stirring in a can of chickpeas.
    • If you are making this soup for young children, then use a low salt stock.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 21137IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jacqueline Meldrum

      February 21, 2021 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      Carrot and coriander soup is always a favourite in our house. So much flavour and such a bonnie colour. Yours looks fab.

      Reply
    2. Beth

      February 17, 2021 at 6:45 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious and flavorful! My hubby and I are going to love this recipe! I can't wait!

      Reply
    3. Sarah James

      February 17, 2021 at 6:44 pm

      5 stars
      Your carrot and coriander soup looks delicious. I like the sound of adding some chilli flakes at the end, my kind of soup. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    4. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

      February 17, 2021 at 6:42 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for the recipe, it was absolutely delicious and we all loved it!

      Reply
    5. HEATHER PERINE

      February 17, 2021 at 6:38 pm

      5 stars
      I've never combined coriander and carrot before but this was delicious! And loved that the potato made it creamy without adding actual cream. YUM.. great recipe :)

      Reply
    6. Nart at Cooking with Nart

      February 17, 2021 at 5:44 pm

      5 stars
      This looks delicious. I love cilantro but have never used it in any Western-style soups. Adding this to my to-try list!

      Reply
    7. Lucy

      March 27, 2019 at 1:10 pm

      I'd never thought of adding coriander in carrot soup, it sounds delicious!

      Reply
      • Dannii

        March 30, 2019 at 9:13 am

        It adds so much flavour. I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    8. Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites

      October 23, 2018 at 5:44 pm

      5 stars
      I always forget that some people call cilantro coriander (and vice versa!). What a delicious combination of flavors for soup! It sounds so healthy and immune boosting!

      Reply
    9. Catstello

      March 16, 2016 at 10:10 am

      5 stars
      Yum. I haven't had this kind of soup in a long, LONG time!

      Reply
    10. Charlie @ The Kitchen Shed

      March 15, 2016 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      This looks great! I love carrot and coriander soup. We are having carrot, coconut and ginger soup tonight for a change. Carrots are delish!

      Reply
    11. Miss Kitty Kaos

      March 12, 2016 at 9:30 am

      5 stars
      I love soup and this looks so delicious and I think with your instructions even I could make this!

      Reply
    12. Maria @ runningcupcake

      March 11, 2016 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      I love soup like this- so simple but so tasty.

      Reply
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