Spicy Coriander Soup

There really isn’t anything that is as warm and comforting as a bowl of soup!
It’s packed with veggies and spices, and everything needed is quite handy. With coriander as the star ingredient, the soup has a floral flavour with subtle citrus notes and a strong aroma.
While we’ve kept this recipe uber simple to highlight the flavours of coriander, you can add a variety of mix-ins such as kale, bok choy, tofu bits, mushroom or corn.
Here’s how to make this quick and easy spicy coriander soup :

INGREDIENTS:-

• 2 tsp sesame oil or olive oil
• 2 tsp garlic, minced
• 1/2 inch ginger, grated
• 2 green chillies, finely chopped
• 1 small carrot, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 pinch turmeric
• Salt to taste
• 1-2 tbsp spring onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon grass stalk
• 1 tbsp cornflour

INSTRUCTIONS:­-

1. To a blender, add the coriander leaves and 1/2 cup vegetable stock. Blend until smooth.
2. Strain the coriander water and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
4. Add ginger, garlic, chillies and onion. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
5. Add the carrot and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until tender.
6. Pour in the remaining vegetable stock.
7. Add the lemongrass, turmeric, salt and pepper. Stir well.
8. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil.
9. Add the coriander water and give it another stir.
10. Prepare the cornflour slurry by combing cornflour with 3-4 tbsp of water.
11. Add the cornflour slurry to the pot and stir constantly until slightly thickened.
12. Cover with a lid and let it simmer on medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes before turning off the heat.
13. Removed the lid and add lime juice and a tablespoon of chopped coriander.
14. Garnish with spring onions and serve.