Spicy Carrot and Coriander Soup

It's been a while since I shared a recipe, so here's my version of Spicy Carrot and Coriander Soup.  This soup is delicious and easy to make, it freezes very well and costs very little for the ingredients.  With the cold weather we're having, a bowl of warming, spicy soup does the trick at lunchtime!

 Ingredients

Olive oil
2 onions
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp dried crushed chillies
2.5 litres of chicken stock
1kg carrots
Handful of fresh coriander leaves

Peel and finely chop the onions then fry gently in a little oil for about five minutes, until softened.  Add the garam masala and dried chillies and fry for a further minute or so.  Peel and chop the carrots and add these with the stock to the onions.  Bring to the boil and simmer for about twenty minutes, then allow to cool slightly before blending to a smooth consistency along with the fresh coriander leaves.  Taste and season before serving!

These quantities will make around 8 large bowlfuls- I like to make a big batch like this and put half in the fridge for another time.

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