Eat to Energise and Release Body Fat › Energise Recipe 19

Carrot Cumin Soup

Prep 10 min · Serves 2 (makes 1 litre)

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

1. Heat a pot. Add the cumin seeds, bay leaf, and coriander powder. Roast for a minute on medium flame.
2. Add the remaining soup base ingredients except water. Stir for 5 minutes.
3. Add the water and stir. Cover and cook on low to medium flame for 20 minutes.
4. Switch off the stove and cool for 5 minutes, then blend until smooth.
5. Transfer back to the pot and heat over medium flame. As soon as it starts to boil, switch off.
6. Add all other ingredients to the pot and stir well. Cover for 5 minutes. Add toppings and serve warm.

Highlights: Very high in vitamin A and vitamin C.

Nutrition is per serving. The figures are estimates, so use them as a guide only.

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