Curried Carrot And Coriander Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

cooking spray
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon mild chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cardamom seed, crushed
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 1/3 lbs carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
8 tablespoons cilantro leaves, finely chopped

Preparation

Spray a large non-stick saucepan with oil and place over a medium heat. Add the onion and fry for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Add the ground spices and garlic and continue to stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
Add the carrots and 3.5 cups of water.
Bring to the boil, cover and then simmer gently for 25-30 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
Season well, allow to cool slightly then place in a food processor and blend until smooth.
Return the soup to the saucepan and reheat gently. Ladle into four warmed bowls, stir in the chopped cilantro and serve.