2tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 clove of garlic, crushed

450g carrots, chopped

1tsp crushed coriander seeds

1tsp ground coriander

1tbsp chopped coriander leaves

900ml vegetable stock

salt and pepper

 

Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic until softened.

Add the carrots and cook gently for 10 minutes.

Add the crushed coriander seeds and ground coriander and cook for a further 2 minutes.

Pour in the vegetable stock, bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Puree the soup in a food processor, then season with salt and pepper.

Reheat if necessary.

Stir in the chopped coriander and pour into individual bowls.