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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.

    More soup recipe

    • Pho Ga (Chicken Noodle Soup)
    • Leftover Turkey Soup
    • Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup
    • Parsnip Soup

    If you’ve tried this Carrot and Coriander Soup recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
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    Recipe

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

    Carrot and Coriander Soup

    Carrot and coriander is a favourite flavour combination of ours and they make a delicious soup together.
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    5 from 52 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Soup
    Cuisine: British
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 24 minutes
    Total Time: 29 minutes
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    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 73kcal
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    Ingredients

    UK Metric Measures - US Customary Measures
    • 1 teaspoon Olive oil
    • 1 Onion - diced
    • 500 g Carrot - peeled and diced
    • 1 Potato - peeled and diced
    • 1.5 litres 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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    Comments

    1. Michelle @ Greedy Gourmet

      March 11, 2016 at 9:13 am

      5 stars
      Oh, even I'm guilty of some food waste. It takes planning to get it right. This look like the perfect soup for a diet!

      Reply
    2. fashion-mommy

      March 10, 2016 at 11:48 pm

      I can only eat carrots raw, not in soup or cooked in any way. Weird I know!

      Reply
    3. Anosa

      March 10, 2016 at 9:44 pm

      Love love love carrot and coriander soup! Thanks for the recipe will be making this

      Reply
    4. Ashley

      March 10, 2016 at 9:32 pm

      5 stars
      I had the most fantastic carrot soup at a restaurant recently and I've been meaning to make some at home! This looks wonderful!

      Reply
    5. marcie

      March 10, 2016 at 8:23 pm

      I love this frozen herb option -- it's so hard to use up fresh herbs! This soup looks so creamy and delicious, and the carrot-coriander combination is so good!

      Reply
    6. Tori Gabriel

      March 10, 2016 at 5:15 pm

      5 stars
      I love carrot and coriander. Actually, I love most soups. Perfect comfort food for cold weather days.

      Reply
    7. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary

      March 10, 2016 at 2:14 pm

      5 stars
      Sorry you aren't in Barcelona, Dannii! Hopefully you will be making it there soon! It has been warm here this week, but I am still craving soup, and this one is perfect! Loving the carrot and coriander combo! Simply delicious, my dear! Cheers! <3

      Reply
    8. Jessica

      March 10, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      I love carrot and coriander soup, it's one of my favourites. I definitely need to try this.

      Reply
    9. Laura Hartley

      March 10, 2016 at 10:30 am

      5 stars
      Ready chopped herbs sound perfect for a lazy cook like me! Will look out for those :)

      Reply
    10. Elizabeth

      March 10, 2016 at 6:09 am

      Mmm yum! One of my favourite soup flavours, this! Love the addition of cumin too.

      Reply
    11. Tandy I Lavender and Lime

      March 10, 2016 at 4:14 am

      5 stars
      I grew carrots this summer but forgot to split them up as seedlings so I grew a bunch of very connected carrots

      Reply
    12. Liz Mays

      March 10, 2016 at 12:17 am

      5 stars
      I'd love to make some of this soup. It's nice and low-cal for a light lunch!

      Reply
    13. Louise

      March 09, 2016 at 10:21 pm

      5 stars
      I've always wanted to try my hand at making carrot and coriander soup and this looks super easy! x

      Reply
    14. Emma White

      March 09, 2016 at 9:09 pm

      oh wow this looks amd sounds amazing may have to try it

      Reply
    15. Rachel

      March 09, 2016 at 8:57 pm

      5 stars
      I love making my own soup, I just want to be able to master broccoli and stilton x

      Reply
    16. Rach @ This Italian Family

      March 09, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      I've never tried carrot soup, but it looks inviting!

      Reply
    17. Nayna Kanabar

      March 09, 2016 at 7:19 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of my favorite combination of ingredients for soup. I love the idea of the frozen spices pre prepared, although I do grind and freeze my own chillies, garlic and ginger a staple in any Asian Kitchen.

      Reply
    18. GiGi Eats

      March 09, 2016 at 6:38 pm

      I've tried frozen herbs like this before - LOVE THEM... They keep forever! Granted, the herbs/spices I have in my pantry... Yeah, I have had those FOREVER too - ha ah ah!

      Reply
    19. Kavey

      March 09, 2016 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      Classic combo and one of my favourite soups. Like the use of yoghurt rather than cream, healthier and just as tasty I bet.

      Reply
    20. ZenitaJemella

      March 09, 2016 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good soup when it's cold but it's such an all year round dish

      Reply
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