Ethiopian Carrot Coriander Soup

Ethiopian Carrot Coriander Soup

Ingredients:

6 or 7 medium carrots
2 medium potatoes
1 large onion
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon turmeric
4 teaspoons coriander powder
1cm fresh ginger
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon mekelesha
A little Oil
Water or Stock

Directions:

Simply start with a large pan with a little oil, you could use butter if you like and add all the ingredients apart from the mekelesha and cook for about 5 mins.
Once the vegetables have soften add water or stock and bring to a boil then simmer for 25 mins or until the vegetables are soft.

Now we are ready to blend into a smooth creamy soup.
Finally add salt to taste and the mekelesha, stir and serve.
You could also add fresh coriander – cilantro.

Source: http://howtocookgreatethiopian.com/ethiopian-carrot-coriander-soup/