Spicy Carrot And Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tsp chili flakes
2 tbsp oil
1 2/3 pounds carrots, peeled and diced
3/4 cup red lentils
5 cups vegetable stock
4 tbsp sour cream
4 sprigs cilantro, leaves stripped from stems

Preparation

Heat a saucepan and dry fry the coriander seeds and chili flakes for 1 min. Remove 1 tbsp of the mixture and allow to cool. Add the oil, carrots and lentils to the remaining spices and cook for 3 mins. Add the stock and simmer for 15 mins.
Transfer to a blender and puree. Season with salt and black pepper. Spoon into 4 bowls, add 1 tbsp sour cream and stir to make a streak. Add the reserved coriander seeds and chili flakes and garnish with cilantro.