Re: Carrot and Coriander Soup

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Niki--it sounds great. I usually prefer to roast my veggies in a foil pouch before "souping" them and I learned with my first Vita-Mix that raw onions in Vita-soup were a no-no (VERY overpowering), so it sounds like you hit it right. I'll be trying this one, along with your recommendation for less water.

Carrot and Coriander Soup

I made my first soup in my Vita-Mix today, and it turned out pretty well so I thought I would share it with you. We were recently introduced to Carrot and Coriander soup by my sister in law when we were on holiday in the UK, so I thought I would give it a go in my Vita-Mix. I used this recipe http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/carrotandcorianderso_1919 and followed the basic instructions for the Carrot Ginger Tofu Soup recipe in the book that came with my machine.

I didn't chop the carrot and onion in the Vita-Mix, I just did that by hand, and once they had cooked for a few minutes and I had added the ground coriander, I put them in the blender with the water and some stock powder (yeah, I know it's full of unpronounceables, and I won't be replacing it once it's finished!). Once the steam started coming out I turned the machine off and added the chopped coriander and blended it in on Variable 3-4 for about 15 seconds until it was well mixed through. I would definitely use less water next time - maybe a cup or so, as the soup ended up runnier than I would have liked, but for a first try, I was very happy, and hubby enjoyed it too, which is always good :-)

-- Niki Glover Central Coast, NSW, Australia

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[Guest guest]

Okay, I looked at the recipe and there are two ways to do it: chop the carrot and onion in the Vitamix, then follow the recipe, but finish it in the Vitamix, i.e., the Vitamix will blend and keep it hot simultaneously. Alternately, you could eliminate simmering altogether by putting the sautéed veggies and the heated stock (it speeds up the process) in the container and just process for 4 minutes or so until it's steaming hot, after which you'd add the fresh coriander.

This one really is a keeper; I'm assuming the pints are imperial rather than avoirdupois (which are smaller), so just using US pints should keep it nice and thick. It's a lot easier to thin something than try to boost it.

Carrot and Coriander Soup

I made my first soup in my Vita-Mix today, and it turned out pretty well so I thought I would share it with you. We were recently introduced to Carrot and Coriander soup by my sister in law when we were on holiday in the UK, so I thought I would give it a go in my Vita-Mix. I used this recipe http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/carrotandcorianderso_1919 and followed the basic instructions for the Carrot Ginger Tofu Soup recipe in the book that came with my machine.

I didn't chop the carrot and onion in the Vita-Mix, I just did that by hand, and once they had cooked for a few minutes and I had added the ground coriander, I put them in the blender with the water and some stock powder (yeah, I know it's full of unpronounceables, and I won't be replacing it once it's finished!). Once the steam started coming out I turned the machine off and added the chopped coriander and blended it in on Variable 3-4 for about 15 seconds until it was well mixed through. I would definitely use less water next time - maybe a cup or so, as the soup ended up runnier than I would have liked, but for a first try, I was very happy, and hubby enjoyed it too, which is always good :-)

[Guest guest]

Ooh,

, I bet it would be very tasty with roasted carrots - I

might have to give that a go next time! I had read (from going

back to the beginning of the group posts, I'm about 1/4 of the

way through!) that not frying the onions first was a bad idea,

so I took that on board - I have also found this to be true in

my slow cooker.

Niki Glover

Central Coast, NSW, Australia

Gallery - www.niki.glover.tk/gallery Blog - http://fridayenough.blogspot.com/

On 3/10/2010 3:35 PM, wrote:

Thanks, Niki--it sounds great. I usually prefer to

roast my veggies in a foil pouch before "souping" them and

I learned with my first Vita-Mix that raw onions in

Vita-soup were a no-no (VERY overpowering), so it sounds

like you hit it right. I'll be trying this one, along with

your recommendation for less water.

Carrot and Coriander Soup

I made my first soup in

my Vita-Mix today, and it turned out pretty

well so I thought I would share it with you.

We were recently introduced to Carrot and

Coriander soup by my sister in law when we

were on holiday in the UK, so I thought I

would give it a go in my Vita-Mix. I used

this recipe http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/carrotandcorianderso_1919

and followed the basic instructions for the

Carrot Ginger Tofu Soup recipe in the book

that came with my machine.

I didn't chop the carrot and onion in the

Vita-Mix, I just did that by hand, and once

they had cooked for a few minutes and I had

added the ground coriander, I put them in

the blender with the water and some stock

powder (yeah, I know it's full of

unpronounceables, and I won't be replacing

it once it's finished!). Once the steam started coming out I turned the

machine off and added the chopped coriander

and blended it in on Variable 3-4 for about

15 seconds until it was well mixed through.

I would definitely use less water next time

- maybe a cup or so, as the soup ended up

runnier than I would have liked, but for a

first try, I was very happy, and hubby

enjoyed it too, which is always good :-)

-- Niki Glover Central Coast, NSW, Australia

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[Guest guest]

Thanks for

the follow up email, . I just used cold water with the

stock powder, hot water (or stock!) would have been a lot better

- I will definitely do that next time. It's a British recipe, so

I would have thought the pints are imperial, although having

never heard of avoirdupois, I could be wrong! I might roast the

rest of the bag of carrots and add them to what's left of the

soup to thicken it up.

Thanks again!

Niki

Niki Glover

Central Coast, NSW, Australia

Gallery - www.niki.glover.tk/gallery Blog - http://fridayenough.blogspot.com/

On 3/10/2010 4:00 PM, wrote:

 

Okay, I looked at the recipe and there are two

ways to do it: chop the carrot and onion in the Vitamix,

then follow the recipe, but finish it in the Vitamix,

i.e., the Vitamix will blend and keep it hot

simultaneously. Alternately, you could eliminate simmering

altogether by putting the sautéed veggies and the heated

stock (it speeds up the process) in the container and just

process for 4 minutes or so until it's steaming hot, after

which you'd add the fresh coriander.

This one really is a keeper; I'm assuming the pints are

imperial rather than avoirdupois (which are smaller), so

just using US pints should keep it nice and thick. It's a

lot easier to thin something than try to boost it.

Carrot and Coriander Soup

 

I made my first soup in

my Vita-Mix today, and it turned out pretty

well so I thought I would share it with you.

We were recently introduced to Carrot and

Coriander soup by my sister in law when we

were on holiday in the UK, so I thought I

would give it a go in my Vita-Mix. I used

this recipe http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/carrotandcorianderso_1919

and followed the basic instructions for the

Carrot Ginger Tofu Soup recipe in the book

that came with my machine.

I didn't chop the carrot and onion in the

Vita-Mix, I just did that by hand, and once

they had cooked for a few minutes and I had

added the ground coriander, I put them in

the blender with the water and some stock

powder (yeah, I know it's full of

unpronounceables, and I won't be replacing

it once it's finished!). Once the steam started coming out I turned the

machine off and added the chopped coriander

and blended it in on Variable 3-4 for about

15 seconds until it was well mixed through.

I would definitely use less water next time

- maybe a cup or so, as the soup ended up

runnier than I would have liked, but for a

first try, I was very happy, and hubby

enjoyed it too, which is always good :-)

[Guest guest]

Avoirdupois is what we use here. The units are the same but the actual amounts are often different, although I think pounds are the same, regardless (but a ton isn't). An imperial pint is 1.2 avoirdupois (US) pints. Maybe imperial is what you guys used prior to metric taking over?

Y'know, you could just sorta tear the coriander and then let your Vitamix chop it into the soup at a low variable speed at the end. As to using hot liquids for soups, I think Vitamix still recommends this and I notice the Thermomix videos do it as well (even though they have a heating element). It just makes life easier.

Carrot and Coriander Soup

I made my first soup in my Vita-Mix today, and it turned out pretty well so I thought I would share it with you. We were recently introduced to Carrot and Coriander soup by my sister in law when we were on holiday in the UK, so I thought I would give it a go in my Vita-Mix. I used this recipe http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/carrotandcorianderso_1919 and followed the basic instructions for the Carrot Ginger Tofu Soup recipe in the book that came with my machine.

I didn't chop the carrot and onion in the Vita-Mix, I just did that by hand, and once they had cooked for a few minutes and I had added the ground coriander, I put them in the blender with the water and some stock powder (yeah, I know it's full of unpronounceables, and I won't be replacing it once it's finished!). Once the steam started coming out I turned the machine off and added the chopped coriander and blended it in on Variable 3-4 for about 15 seconds until it was well mixed through. I would definitely use less water next time - maybe a cup or so, as the soup ended up runnier than I would have liked, but for a first try, I was very happy, and hubby enjoyed it too, which is always good :-)

[Guest guest]

The roasting caramelizes the sugars somewhat--it makes for a more interesting, complex flavor. I hit on the idea of doing it with the Vitamix Tortilla Soup recipe and it really does taste nicer; I put all the veggies for that one into a foil pouch (just be careful of the steam when opening and emptying it), and I also put the chips into the cup/bowl rather than the container. Leftover soup is pretty gross with soggy chips.

makes ice cream with roasted pumpkin and I'm sure it's yummy because it develops caramel notes.

Carrot and Coriander Soup

I made my first soup in my Vita-Mix today, and it turned out pretty well so I thought I would share it with you. We were recently introduced to Carrot and Coriander soup by my sister in law when we were on holiday in the UK, so I thought I would give it a go in my Vita-Mix. I used this recipe http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/carrotandcorianderso_1919 and followed the basic instructions for the Carrot Ginger Tofu Soup recipe in the book that came with my machine.

I didn't chop the carrot and onion in the Vita-Mix, I just did that by hand, and once they had cooked for a few minutes and I had added the ground coriander, I put them in the blender with the water and some stock powder (yeah, I know it's full of unpronounceables, and I won't be replacing it once it's finished!). Once the steam started coming out I turned the machine off and added the chopped coriander and blended it in on Variable 3-4 for about 15 seconds until it was well mixed through. I would definitely use less water next time - maybe a cup or so, as the soup ended up runnier than I would have liked, but for a first try, I was very happy, and hubby enjoyed it too, which is always good :-)

[Guest guest]

Lol! I'm

only 38, I've only ever really known Metric in my life! I was

born in the UK (Glasgow, Scotland), and then we moved to South

Africa in 1975, and metrication there was completed in 1977, so

I am very familiar with kilometres, litres and other such metric

things. But funnily enough, I know my height in feet and inches

(as well as metres), and when I hear about new babies being

born, I can visualise their size when I hear the weight in

pounds, but not so much in kilograms. And in my papercrafts

world, some of the measurements only work in inches, so I can

work with those. Go figure! But I have never been at all

familiar with liquid imperial measurements, except for cup

measurements. I have no real concept of what a fluid ounce or a

pint is (but I know that Google will tell me if I ask nicely :-)

I like the idea of letting the Vitamix do the extra work of

chopping and mixing the coriander at the end of the soup. This

is what I love about - so many people are so

willing to share their knowledge and experiences.

Niki Glover

Central Coast, NSW, Australia

Gallery - www.niki.glover.tk/gallery Blog - http://fridayenough.blogspot.com/

On 3/10/2010 4:40 PM, wrote:

 

Avoirdupois is what we use here. The units are the

same but the actual amounts are often different, although

I think pounds are the same, regardless (but a ton isn't).

An imperial pint is 1.2 avoirdupois (US) pints. Maybe

imperial is what you guys used prior to metric taking

over?

Y'know, you could just sorta tear the coriander and then

let your Vitamix chop it into the soup at a low variable

speed at the end. As to using hot liquids for soups, I

think Vitamix still recommends this and I notice the

Thermomix videos do it as well (even though they have a

heating element). It just makes life easier.

Carrot and

Coriander Soup

 

I made my first

soup in my Vita-Mix today, and

it turned out pretty well so I

thought I would share it with

you. We were recently

introduced to Carrot and

Coriander soup by my sister in

law when we were on holiday in

the UK, so I thought I would

give it a go in my Vita-Mix. I

used this recipe http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/carrotandcorianderso_1919

and followed the basic

instructions for the Carrot

Ginger Tofu Soup recipe in the

book that came with my

machine.

I didn't chop the carrot and

onion in the Vita-Mix, I just

did that by hand, and once

they had cooked for a few

minutes and I had added the

ground coriander, I put them

in the blender with the water

and some stock powder (yeah, I

know it's full of

unpronounceables, and I won't

be replacing it once it's

finished!). Once the steam started

coming out I turned the

machine off and added the

chopped coriander and blended

it in on Variable 3-4 for

about 15 seconds until it was

well mixed through. I would

definitely use less water next

time - maybe a cup or so, as

the soup ended up runnier than

I would have liked, but for a

first try, I was very happy,

and hubby enjoyed it too,

which is always good :-)

[Guest guest]

This one's pretty good: http://www.france-property-and-information.com/cooking_converter.htm .

Carrot and Coriander Soup

I made my first soup in my Vita-Mix today, and it turned out pretty well so I thought I would share it with you. We were recently introduced to Carrot and Coriander soup by my sister in law when we were on holiday in the UK, so I thought I would give it a go in my Vita-Mix. I used this recipe http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/carrotandcorianderso_1919 and followed the basic instructions for the Carrot Ginger Tofu Soup recipe in the book that came with my machine.

I didn't chop the carrot and onion in the Vita-Mix, I just did that by hand, and once they had cooked for a few minutes and I had added the ground coriander, I put them in the blender with the water and some stock powder (yeah, I know it's full of unpronounceables, and I won't be replacing it once it's finished!). Once the steam started coming out I turned the machine off and added the chopped coriander and blended it in on Variable 3-4 for about 15 seconds until it was well mixed through. I would definitely use less water next time - maybe a cup or so, as the soup ended up runnier than I would have liked, but for a first try, I was very happy, and hubby enjoyed it too, which is always good :-)

[Guest guest]

Thanks for sharing this recipe. You are a bright woman to go back and search the archives - I'm so thrilled that you're finding things in there to help you along in your Vitamix journey - that is what I hoped this list would be for people - helpful :-)

Oh, and I learn so much from others - I agree with you Niki, are such an amazing source of helpful information on just about every topic under the sun! I love the concept of sharing and learning from "collected knowledge".

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

Carrot and Coriander Soup

I made my first soup in my Vita-Mix today, and it turned out pretty well so I thought I would share it with you. We were recently introduced to Carrot and Coriander soup by my sister in law when we were on holiday in the UK, so I thought I would give it a go in my Vita-Mix. I used this recipe http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/carrotandcorianderso_1919 and followed the basic instructions for the Carrot Ginger Tofu Soup recipe in the book that came with my machine. I didn't chop the carrot and onion in the Vita-Mix, I just did that by hand, and once they had cooked for a few minutes and I had added the ground coriander, I put them in the blender with the water and some stock powder (yeah, I know it's full of unpronounceables, and I won't be replacing it once it's finished!). Once the steam started coming out I turned the machine off and added the chopped coriander and blended it in on Variable 3-4 for about 15 seconds until it was well mixed through. I would definitely use less water next time - maybe a cup or so, as the soup ended up runnier than I would have liked, but for a first try, I was very happy, and hubby enjoyed it too, which is always good :-)-- Niki Glover

Central Coast, NSW, Australia

[Guest guest]

<g> I have a sheet pan in the oven right now and it's filled with rough chopped

red, yellow, and one orange bell pepper, 2 red onions, 1 eggplant. I tossed them

in olive oil and sprinkled with goodly amount of kosher salt. The oven is set at

450F. I'll roast for about 30 to 35 minutes until I get some good caramelization

on the veg. I'll let them cook a little bit and toss them in the vitamix with

some good chicken stock. Whiz that up until it's smooth then on variable low

setting I think I'll put in a can of cannellini beans. A little chopped cilantro

(or parsley for any members of CCAC) and it's lunch!

terry

 Terry Pogue 

My Foodie Photos

http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrypogue/collections/

On Oct 3, 2010, at 12:35 AM, wrote:

> Thanks, Niki--it sounds great. I usually prefer to roast my veggies in a foil

pouch before " souping " them and I learned with my first Vita-Mix that raw onions

in Vita-soup were a no-no (VERY overpowering), so it sounds like you hit it

right. I'll be trying this one, along with your recommendation for less water.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi and Niki,

In Culinary School I learned that a " a pint's a pound, the world around, " but

it seem that is not necessarily true!

take care,

Joyce

>

> Lol! I'm only 38, I've only ever really known Metric in my life!

[Guest guest]

Niki, this is FABULOUS. I sautéed onions, carrots, and coriander in olive oil and then did the foil pouch for about 40 minutes (Penzeys coriander label states that coriander is best in slow-cooked things or those cooked quickly at high heat). I used 40 US oz. of off-boil water, 1.5 Tbsp. Better Than Veggie (a bit more would've been okay), and wizzed on HIGH for almost 5 minutes, then stopped the machine, added the cilantro (fresh coriander), and processed on LOW 3 for a bit. After tasting, I added fresh-ground Penzeys Special Extra-Bold black pepper and some Maldon Smoked Sea Salt Flakes (brought by a UK friend because there was no way I was going to pay what it would cost me here). SUBLIME, excellent with croutons. Perfect for the kind of dreary day we're having here in NYC today.

Thanks again for posting!

Lea Ann, you inspired me to test the temperature of the soup. Just barely 200º F and my thermometer is accurate (boiling water measures at 212º F/100º C).

OH! I should mention that I peeled the carrots and nicked off the very tops and bottom tips, too.

Carrot and Coriander Soup

I made my first soup in my Vita-Mix today, and it turned out pretty well so I thought I would share it with you. We were recently introduced to Carrot and Coriander soup by my sister in law when we were on holiday in the UK, so I thought I would give it a go in my Vita-Mix. I used this recipe http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/carrotandcorianderso_1919 and followed the basic instructions for the Carrot Ginger Tofu Soup recipe in the book that came with my machine.

I didn't chop the carrot and onion in the Vita-Mix, I just did that by hand, and once they had cooked for a few minutes and I had added the ground coriander, I put them in the blender with the water and some stock powder (yeah, I know it's full of unpronounceables, and I won't be replacing it once it's finished!). Once the steam started coming out I turned the machine off and added the chopped coriander and blended it in on Variable 3-4 for about 15 seconds until it was well mixed through. I would definitely use less water next time - maybe a cup or so, as the soup ended up runnier than I would have liked, but for a first try, I was very happy, and hubby enjoyed it too, which is always good :-)

[Guest guest]

Sounds wonderful, -you made me hungry. You are SO funny with the way you do your carrots!

Okay, I looked at the recipe and there are two ways to do it: chop the carrot and onion in the Vitamix, then follow the recipe, but finish it in the Vitamix, i.e., the Vitamix will blend and keep it hot simultaneously. Alternately, you could eliminate simmering altogether by putting the sautéed veggies and the heated stock (it speeds up the process) in the container and just process for 4 minutes or so until it's steaming hot, after which you'd add the fresh coriander.

This one really is a keeper; I'm assuming the pints are imperial rather than avoirdupois (which are smaller), so just using US pints should keep it nice and thick. It's a lot easier to thin something than try to boost it.

Carrot and Coriander Soup

I made my first soup in my Vita-Mix today, and it turned out pretty well so I thought I would share it with you. We were recently introduced to Carrot and Coriander soup by my sister in law when we were on holiday in the UK, so I thought I would give it a go in my Vita-Mix. I used this recipe http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/carrotandcorianderso_1919 and followed the basic instructions for the Carrot Ginger Tofu Soup recipe in the book that came with my machine.

I didn't chop the carrot and onion in the Vita-Mix, I just did that by hand, and once they had cooked for a few minutes and I had added the ground coriander, I put them in the blender with the water and some stock powder (yeah, I know it's full of unpronounceables, and I won't be replacing it once it's finished!). Once the steam started coming out I turned the machine off and added the chopped coriander and blended it in on Variable 3-4 for about 15 seconds until it was well mixed through. I would definitely use less water next time - maybe a cup or so, as the soup ended up runnier than I would have liked, but for a first try, I was very happy, and hubby enjoyed it too, which is always good :-)

[Guest guest]

I think it makes a difference and of course, raw onion is just too much in these recipes. I think if I had real guts I'd just do them on a baking sheet rather than wrapping them but I want to keep the juices.

BTW, I used the smallest Vidalia onion I could find--I didn't want to overpower the carrots (it didn't). I think the red ones would also be a good fit.

Carrot and Coriander Soup

I made my first soup in my Vita-Mix today, and it turned out pretty well so I thought I would share it with you. We were recently introduced to Carrot and Coriander soup by my sister in law when we were on holiday in the UK, so I thought I would give it a go in my Vita-Mix. I used this recipe http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/carrotandcorianderso_1919 and followed the basic instructions for the Carrot Ginger Tofu Soup recipe in the book that came with my machine.

I didn't chop the carrot and onion in the Vita-Mix, I just did that by hand, and once they had cooked for a few minutes and I had added the ground coriander, I put them in the blender with the water and some stock powder (yeah, I know it's full of unpronounceables, and I won't be replacing it once it's finished!). Once the steam started coming out I turned the machine off and added the chopped coriander and blended it in on Variable 3-4 for about 15 seconds until it was well mixed through. I would definitely use less water next time - maybe a cup or so, as the soup ended up runnier than I would have liked, but for a first try, I was very happy, and hubby enjoyed it too, which is always good :-)