Light, fragrant and enticing, this classic carrot and coriander soup recipe is easy to make in the soup maker.
Soup maker carrot and coriander soup
Let your gadget do all the work with this easy-to make-carrot and coriander soup made in the soup maker. Homemade soup is a breeze when the machine will sauté, blend and keep your soup warm until you are ready to enjoy it.
Gloriously golden, light but velvety, fresh but warming, carrot and coriander soup is an irresistible modern classic that ticks all the boxes for a great soup, summer or winter. Better still, it is so easy to make.
This soup maker version contains both ground coriander seed and fresh coriander for maximum flavour, as well as other spices.
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Why make carrot and coriander soup in the soup maker?
- So easy to make – roughly prepare the ingredients and let the machine do the work, cooking and blending to perfection!
- Satisfying and warming but light on calories
- Beautifully nutritious – all those vitamins!
- Adaptable – adjust the spicing to suit your taste
- Perfect for bulk cooking – a modern soup maker can make about 1.7 litres of soup, which is more than 7 cups, or 6 generous portions!
Is a soup maker worth it?
I am going to fess up and say that I originally thought that a soup maker really was a waste of time and counter space. Why on earth would you need one when a pan and a cheap stick blender would do the job just as well?
My friend Sue, on the other hand, has long raved about her soup maker. In fact, hers gets such heavy use that she has replaced it several times over the years.
So eventually, I gave in and bought one. After much research, I bought my current Ninja Soup Maker and you know what? I LOVE it! It was expensive but has replaced my even more expensive power blender. I have found it to be worth every penny.
Why I love my soup maker
- It is huge. It will make 1.7 litres of hot soup and even more of a cold liquid.
- It is so powerful and comes to the boil in a few minutes, even when full.
- The blending is amazing. Soups are velvet smooth and it is as good as a power blender costing 3 or 4 times the price. It is also great for crushing ice (hello, cocktails!).
- It has a sauté function so will fry onions, which means you get a better flavoured soup.
- It is adaptable with programmes for chunky soup, smooth soup, hot and cold drinks, sauces and dips. You can even make jam in it!
- It has a self-clean cycle. You rinse it, add warm water and a little washing-up liquid, and let it do its thing. I then give it another rinse and leave upside down to dry.
- Once you have started the cycle, it is fully automated and it will turn itself off, or keep warm. There is no need to set a kitchen timer or risk forgetting about a pan on the stove. This is great if you are easily distracted. This is especially handy for older teens who, if they’re anything like the ones I know, might wander off and forget about it.
Soup maker carrot and coriander soup – ingredients
- Carrots
- Onion – I used regular brown onions but red onions or shallots are fine too.
- Potatoes – to thicken the soup
- Coriander leaf – known by the Spanish name cilantro in the US, this citrussy herb gives the soup its distinctive flavour
- Stock/Broth – Use your favourite.
- Spices – I have used ground coriander seed, paprika for a little heat, turmeric for golden colour and some garlic powder.
- Olive oil – To sauté the vegetables.
How to make carrot and coriander soup in a soup maker – step by step
Before you start, read my step-by-step instructions, with photos, hints and tips so you can make this soup maker carrot and coriander soup recipe perfectly every time.
Scroll down for the recipe card with quantities and more tips at the bottom of the page.
Step One – Prepare the vegetables. As this is a blended soup, you don’t need to take too much care here.
- Onion – top, tail, peel and cut into quarters
- Carrot – top, tail, peel and cut into chunks
- Potato – cut into chunks. No need to peel if your potatoes are clean with unblemished skin.
Step Two – Throw the onion into the soup maker and briefly pulse. Scrape down the sides so that the onion is at the bottom.
Add the oil to the soup maker and select the sauté function. Allow to cook for the programme length.
When ready, the onion will be translucent and fragrant. Cooking time will vary according to your model of soup maker and how powerful the sauté function is.
If your soup maker does not have a sauté function, then you can skip this step and throw everything in or sauté the onions in a pan first.
Step Three – Add the potatoes, carrot, spices and stock cube or pot. Add enough water to almost but not completely cover the vegetables.
Helen’s Pro Tip
When making soup I always try to use a little less liquid than I think it will need. You can always add more, but you can’t take it out, and too much will dilute the flavour.
Put the lid on and select the smooth soup programme.
Step Four – You can now walk away and let the soup maker do its thing. It will heat a little and then blend a little.
Step Five – At the end of a smooth soup cycle, the machine will do one long blend, resulting in a velvet smooth soup.
Step Six – Now cut or tear up the fresh coriander (including the stalks) and add to the soup maker. I find you need to break it up a bit first, as otherwise the stalks can wrap themselves around the blades.
Step Seven – Briefly pulse to chop up the coriander and mix it in. Season to taste and add a little more liquid if you want to adjust the consistency before serving.
Serving suggestion
I like to garnish soup. You can have a lot of fun with this and can do whatever you like.
I usually choose some fresh herbs (extra coriander in this case), and some toasted seeds to sprinkle over the top but croutons are good too.
You can swirl a little cream on top or dot with a favourite flavoured oil.
Serve with your favourite homemade bread.
Variations
- A squeeze of lemon works as a flavour enhancer in the same way as salt.
- Make a creamy carrot and coriander soup by adding a drizzle of cream or a knob of butter to the finished soup. Let it melt and stir in. A spoonful of vegan mayo apparently works in the same way.
- Add a touch of heat by adding little red chilli when sautéing the vegetables or grate in a little ginger.
Storage
Fridge – Allow your soup maker carrot and coriander soup to cool, pack into containers, seal and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezer – Once cold, pack into containers, seal and freeze. Store for up to 6 months.
Reheating – Defrost in the fridge overnight, or on the kitchen worktop for a few hours. Reheat your soup in a pan on the stove top, or in a safe container in the microwave. When using the microwave, I always use a Pyrex jug for safe and easy handling – it is easier to lift in and out, and I prefer not to reheat in plastic.
Hints and tips
- If your soup maker doesn’t have a sauté function, you can sauté the onions briefly in a pan before putting them in the soup maker. If you decide to skip the sauté stage, you do still need to include the oil in the recipe. It helps both the flavour and your ability to absorb vitamin A.
- It is far easier to clean the soup maker while it is still warm. Give it a good rinse under the hot tap, fill with warm water and add a few drops of washing up liquid. Set to blend for a few seconds. Then rinse again and leave to dry.
FAQS
As long as the skins are clean and fairly thin, I don’t bother. It’s all extra fibre, you don’t notice it in a blended soup, and you maximize the nutrition by leaving the skin on.
You don’t need to, but I do think this carrot and coriander soup recipe benefits if you take the time to do this, so I think it is well worth the effort. If you are going to buy a soup maker, get one that has the sauté function.
As long as your stock is gluten free, the recipe is gluten free. It’s also vegetarian/vegan.
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Carrot and Coriander Soup in a Soup Maker
Ingredients
- 500 g carrot
- 2 small onions
- 150-200 g potato (1 or 2 potatoes)
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 stock cube or pot
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp garlic powder/granules
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 handful fresh coriander
- salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables. As this is a blended soup, you don’t need to be fussy. Top, tail, peel and cut them into chunks. If the skins on the potatoes are clean and unblemished, leave them on.500 g carrot, 2 small onions, 150-200 g potato
- Throw the onion into the soup maker and briefly pulse. Scrape down the sides so that the onion is at the bottom.
- Add the oil to the soup maker and select the sauté function. Allow to cook for the programme length.1 tbsp oil
- Add the potatoes, carrot, spices and stock cube or pot. Add enough water to almost but not quite cover the vegetables. Put the lid on and select the smooth soup programme.1 tsp ground coriander, ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp garlic powder/granules, ½ tsp paprika, 1 stock cube or pot
- When the cycle has finished, cut or tear up the fresh coriander (including the stalks) and add to the soup maker. I find you need to break it up a bit first, as otherwise the stalks can wrap themselves around the blades.1 handful fresh coriander
- Briefly pulse to chop up the coriander and mix it in. Season to taste and add a little more liquid if you want to adjust the consistency before serving.salt and black pepper
Notes
- If you don’t have a sauté function, you can sauté the onions briefly in a pan before putting them in the soup maker.
- If you decide to skip the sauté stage, you do still need to include the oil in the recipe. It helps both the flavour and your ability to absorb vitamin A.
- It is far easier to clean the soup maker while it is still warm. Give it a good rinse under the hot tap, fill with warm water and add a few drops of washing up liquid. Set to blend for a few seconds. Then rinse again and leave to dry.
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