Bobotie-Spiced Carrot and Ginger Soup

A comforting winter soup combining the classic flavors of carrot and ginger with the warm, aromatic spices of South African bobotie.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

275 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£0.93/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1lbCarrots(peeled and chopped)

£0.45

1mediumOnion(chopped)

£0.30

2tablespoonsGinger(fresh, grated)

£0.25

2clovesGarlic(minced)

£0.10

1tablespoonCurry Powder(mild or medium)

£0.15

0.5teaspoonTurmeric(ground)

£0.05

0.5teaspoonGround Coriander

£0.05

0.3teaspoonGround Cumin

£0.03

0.3cupDried Apricots(chopped)

£0.35

4cupsVegetable Broth

£0.50

0.5cupCoconut Milk(full-fat or light)

£0.40

2tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.15

1Bay Leaf(Optional)

£0.05

to tasteSalt

to tasteBlack Pepper

1tablespoonLemon Juice(or to taste)

£0.10

2tablespoonsToasted Almonds (optional)(slivered)

£0.50

2tablespoonsFresh Cilantro (optional)(chopped, for garnish)

£0.30

Total Cost

£3.73

£0.93 per serving

Instructions

1.
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2.
Add garlic and ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3.
Stir in curry powder, turmeric, coriander, and cumin. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
4.
Add carrots, dried apricots and bay leaf (if using). Stir to coat with the spices.
5.
Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
6.
Remove the bay leaf.
7.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup to a regular blender in batches and blend until smooth.
8.
Return the soup to the pot. Stir in coconut milk and heat through gently. Do not boil.
9.
Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
10.
Serve hot, garnished with toasted almonds and fresh cilantro, if desired.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (400g)

275 kcal / 1151 kJ

Carbs

33g

13% of RDA

Fat

15g

21% of RDA

Protein

10% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

8 g

27% of RDA

Sugar

16 g

18% of RDA

Sodium

650 mg

28% of RDA

Saturated Fat

5 g

25% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable broth.

If you don't have dried apricots, you can use a tablespoon of apricot jam instead.

Adjust the amount of spices to your taste preference. For a spicier soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavors will meld together even more overnight.

For a vegan version, ensure your coconut milk is full-fat or use coconut cream for added richness.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot or Dutch oven

Immersion blender or regular blender

Wine Pairings

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Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable broth.

If you don't have dried apricots, you can use a tablespoon of apricot jam instead.

Adjust the amount of spices to your taste preference. For a spicier soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavors will meld together even more overnight.

For a vegan version, ensure your coconut milk is full-fat or use coconut cream for added richness.

Bobotie-Spiced Carrot and Ginger Soup

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