CURRIED CARROT SOUP
Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon Madras curry powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
2 cups chopped onions
4 cups peeled, sliced organic carrots
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
5 cups of organic chicken broth
Plain yoghurt
Method
Grind the coriander and mustard seeds finely. Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pan. Add the seed powder and curry powder . Fry gently for about 1 minute. Add the ginger and fry this for 1 minute. Add the onions and fry for 3 minutes or until softened. Add carrots, stock, lime peel and lime juice. Bring to the boil and then cook over low heat for about 30 minutes. Blend the mixture in a blender until smooth adding more stock if necessary. Return to the pan to reheat. Serve with a dollop of yoghurt.
Serves 6
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