Country Cream Soup -

Country Cream Soup

Ingredients

15ml/1 tablespoon oil
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
5ml/1 teaspoon ground coriander
3 sticks celery, chopped
1-2 turnips, depending on size, peeled and chopped
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
850ml/1½ pints/3 cups good hot vegetable stock
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
140ml/ ¼ pint/ ½ cup double/heavy cream

Garnish:

Chopped parsley

Details

Serves: 4

Method

Put the oil, onion and coriander in a large bowl, cover and cook on HIGH for 2 minutes. Add the other vegetables and cook on HIGH for 3 minutes. Pour in the stock, cover and cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes until all the vegetables are tender.

Puree in a food processor or blender. Return to the rinsed out bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper and cook on HIGH for 5 minutes until boiling. Stir in the cream and cook on HIGH for 1-2 minutes to heat through. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Microwave cooking time: 26-32 minutes

Related food category:

• Soup