Eat to Energise and Release Body Fat › Energise Recipe 19
Carrot Cumin Soup
4gAmino acids
22gCarbohydrates
6gFat
160Kilocalories
Ingredients
- Soup base: 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 inch coin of ginger, grated
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 3 cups water
- Other: 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
- 2 tsp rock salt
- Topping: 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
- 2 tbsp chopped mint leaves
Method
- Heat a pot. Add the cumin seeds, bay leaf, and coriander powder. Roast for a minute on medium flame.
- Add the remaining soup base ingredients except water. Stir for 5 minutes.
- Add the water and stir. Cover and cook on low to medium flame for 20 minutes.
- Switch off the stove and cool for 5 minutes, then blend until smooth.
- Transfer back to the pot and heat over medium flame. As soon as it starts to boil, switch off.
- Add all other ingredients to the pot and stir well. Cover for 5 minutes. Add toppings and serve warm.
Tip: Prepare the coconut milk by blending 1 cup thick chopped coconut with 1 cup water before serving.
Highlights: Very high in vitamin A and vitamin C.
Nutrition is per serving. The figures are estimates, so use them as a guide only.