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Jamie Oliver Carrot and Coriander Soup

Jamie Oliver Carrot and Coriander Soup Recipe

A cozy bowl of sunshine that warms you right to your core. This Jamie Oliver carrot and coriander soup recipe is simple, satisfying, and honestly one of those soups you’ll want to make every single week once you try it.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Soup
Cuisine: British
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion roughly chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • Small bunch fresh coriander cilantro, stems and leaves
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk or cream
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Equipment

  • Large heavy bottomed pot or Dutch oven
  • Immersion blender or countertop blender
  • Cutting board and sharp knife
  • Wooden spoon
  • Ladle
  • Measuring spoons and cups

Method
 

Step 1 : First Things First, Get That Pot Nice and Hot
  1. Heat olive oil in a big pot over medium heat. You want it shimmery but not smoking. Just a minute or two is enough.
    Heating Olive Oil in a Heavy Pot
Step 2 : The Magic Starts Here, Soften Your Onion and Garlic
  1. Toss in your chopped onion and let it go soft for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for another minute. It will smell absolutely incredible at this point.
    Heating Olive Oil in a Heavy Pot for Carrot Soup
Step 3 : Don’t Rush This Part, Wake Up the Coriander
  1. Sprinkle in your ground coriander right over the onions. Stir it around for just 30 seconds. This little step unlocks so much deep flavor — honestly never skip it.
    Blooming Ground Coriander Over Softened Onions
Step 4 : Throw In the Star of the Show, Those Beautiful Carrots
  1. Add your chopped carrots into the pot and give everything a really good stir. Let them coat nicely in all those warm spices for a couple of minutes before moving on.
    Adding Fresh Chopped Carrots to the Spiced Pot
Step 5 : Time to Build That Gorgeous Base, Pour In Your Broth
  1. Add your vegetable broth and bring everything up to a gentle boil. Then drop the heat down, cover the pot, and let it simmer away for about 20 minutes. Your carrots should be completely tender and soft.
    Pouring Vegetable Broth Into the Carrot Soup Pot
Step 6 : Here Comes the Fun Part, Blend It Silky Smooth
  1. Take the pot off the heat and blend everything until completely velvety smooth. I use my immersion blender right in the pot. Fewer dishes and honestly just easier that way.
    Blending Carrot Soup Smooth With an Immersion Blender
Step 7 : The Finishing Touch That Makes Everything Sing
  1. Stir in your coconut milk and most of the fresh coriander leaves. Blend once more very briefly just to combine. Taste it, then add your salt, pepper, and that bright squeeze of fresh lemon.
    Stirring Coconut Milk and Fresh Coriander Into the Soup
Step 8 : Ladle It Up and Make It Look Beautiful
  1. Pour into warm bowls and scatter the remaining fresh coriander leaves on top. A tiny drizzle of olive oil over each bowl makes it look absolutely gorgeous and restaurant worthy.
    Ladling Finished Carrot and Coriander Soup Into a Bowl

Notes

I always make a double batch because this soup disappears faster than I expect. Trust me, you’ll want leftovers.