Friday, February 5, 2010

Healthy Recipes


- Carrot and Coriander Soup

A healthy soup , that everyone enjoys.
Carrots are rich in carotene (vitamin A) and have important antioxidant benefits that help protect against heart disease and they help us to see in the dark!

Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 30 minutes
Serves: 4

What you need:

8 large carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 medium potato, peeled and chopped Freezing: yes(10 days approx)
10-12 coriander seeds, crushed
500ml/12 fl oz vegetable stock
4 sprays frying oil spray
Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
A little salt and freshly ground black pepper
What you do:

(1)Heat a large saucepan, spray 4 times with oil spray and add the onion and coriander seeds. (2)Season with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper, cover and cook for about 3-4 minutes. (3)Add vegetable stock, carrots and potatoes, cover and bring to the boil. (4)Let it simmer for 20 minutes. (5)Liquidise the ingredients, then return to the saucepan and heat through. (6)Serve with freshly chopped parsley.


Per Serving
Calories: 142 kcal
Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 0.2g
Fibre: 7.8g

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