Carrot Chile and Cilantro Soup is a delicious delicacy which can be enjoyed with Mexican food or otherwise. The ingredients in this soup combine to give a unique flavor resulting in an unparalleled and unmatched taste. In this soup are added potatoes, chill, garlic, carrots, and coriander making it an absolute veggie lover’s delight.
Health Benefits
- This soup is exceptionally healthy as it contains lots of carrots which are a rich source of beta-carotene that converts to vitamin A inside the body. Vitamin A is known to improve eyesight. Carrots also contain vitamin C and K as well as potassium and manganese. Carrots also are rich in fiber.
- Potato helps to fight cancer and helps to make the bones strong. Potatoes are made of carbohydrates and promote weight gain and also help lower blood pressure.
Ingredients
carrots-peeled and cut into pieces: 3
tbsp olive oil: 1
tsp garlic-crushed: 1
tbsp fresh cilantro – chopped: 1
onion—chopped: 1
tsp chili paste: 1
cups vegetable broth: 5
potato-peeled and cut into pieces: 1
How To Make Carrot Chile and Cilantro Soup
- Place a pot on medium heat and add oil. Add chili paste, cilantro, and garlic. Saute the onions till they are tender.
- Add potato and carrots while stirring.
- Cook for 5 minutes and then add the vegetable broth.
- Cook the soup for 30-45 minutes till the carrots and potatoes turn tender.
- Turn this mixture into the blender and blend until it turns smooth.
Trivia
Did you know cilantro is another name for the leaves of coriander in North and South America? Coriander is a plant with amazing health benefits, all parts of the plant are edible but the leaves and seeds are the most used. Coriander leaves are characterized by their lemony and fresh grassy taste.