Spiced Potato and Carrot Soup

There is nothing more comforting in winter than a steamy bowl of homemade soup. This soup has extra warmth to a wintertime favourite with the addition of ginger, curry powder, cumin and coriander with a subtle hint of cinnamon giving it a delicious flavour and aroma of spices.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, roughly chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated

2 tsp curry powder

3/4 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp ground coriander

small pinch cinnamon

1 tsp salt

3 carrots, roughly chopped

500 g potatoes, peeled,

roughly chopped

1 litre chicken or veg stock

Method

1.  Heat oil in a large saucepan over a medium-high heat. Saute onion until just soft, 5-6 minutes. Add ginger and garlic, cook for 1 minute.

2.  Add curry powder, cumin, coriander, cinnamon and salt. Cook for a further 2 minutes. Add potatoes and carrots, stir through. Cover, reduce heat to low, cook for 6-7 minutes, or until just golden.

3.  Add stock. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Liquidise until smooth.

Enjoy