Curried Winter Vegetable Soup

Winter soup
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Winter brings about some fantastic vegetables, as well as the desire for warming, comforting food. This soup combines those two wintery concepts to create the perfect meal for a chilly day. Hot and spiced, this soup is packed full of goodness and super easy to make. 

Ingredients

(Serves 4)

  • 3 large carrots
  • 2 large parsnips
  • 2 large white onions
  • ½ white cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 cups veg stock
  • ½ cup coconut milk

Instructions

  1. Chop up all the veg into small pieces
  2. In a large pot heat the oil and add the onions, carrots, and parsnips 
  3. Fry for 10 minutes, and then add the cabbage, all the ground spices, and the chili powder 
  4. Fry for another 10 minutes, and then add the veg stock and the coconut milk
  5. Increase the heat and leave to simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally
  6. Check the veg is soft and cooked and then take off the heat
  7. Leave to cool for 5-10 minutes, and then blend with an immersion blender
  8. Return to the heat for 5-10 minutes before serving, stirring continuously
  9. Serve with crusty buttered bread