CHRISTMAS CLEMENTINE, CARROT AND CORIANDER SOUP W/ CITRUS TWISTS
This is not just for Christmas, but I always associate clementines with Christmas, and the addition of spices also lends a festive feel to this delightful soup. It is so easy to make and makes an elegant and colourful soup starter for any formal or special dinner. The smell is redolent of Christmas pasts for me - plus, the vibrant colours just "leap" out of the bowls! Serve it with an assortment of interesting little dinner rolls and maybe some citrus flavoured butter. I have suggested 4 to 6 clementines - they vary so much in size - we like this with a real citrus tang to it, but please adjust the quantities of the clementines to suit your personal tastes. One final tip - do try to use the crushed coriander seeds rather then the ground coriander, they add a complex and interesting flavour to the soup, as well as a wonderful fragrance!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Stocks
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sweat the finely diced carrots and onion in large saucepan with the butter - keep the lid on and keep stirring them until soft, for about 10 minutes.
- Add the crushed coriander and heat through for about 2 minutes to release the fragrance, and then add the hot stock, ground cumin and ground ginger. (If you are using ground coriander add with the other spices and the stock.).
- Bring to the boil and then cover the pan and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add the ground rice, clementine juice and zest - stirring well, and continue to simmer for a further 30 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly, then liquidise in a food processor or with an immersion blender. Adjust the consistency by adding extra clementine juice or stock if the soup is too thick.
- Return the soup to the pan and reheat for 5 minutes or until piping hot but NOT boiling; remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve in pre-heated soup bowls with twists of clementine zest on top of the soup, as well as an assortment of dinner rolls and flavoured butters.
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JAH DIDI
j_d@yahoo.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Besho Ala981212319
ala981212319.b@hotmail.comI'm a vegetarian. Can I omit the chicken stock from this recipe?
Brylee Graham
brylee.graham1@hotmail.comI'm allergic to clementines. Can I substitute another citrus fruit?
Akash Choya
akash.c23@yahoo.comThis soup sounds like the perfect winter warmer. I'll definitely be making it soon.
Tammy Napier
n@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of coriander, but I'm willing to give this soup a try.
Imran Pao
p@hotmail.comThis soup looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Bilal Raja Bilal
b93@aol.comI found this soup to be bland. It needed more salt and pepper.
Gatito Cafe
cafeg@gmail.comThis soup is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less clementines.
Blaze 2funny
2-blaze@gmail.comI wasn't sure what to expect from this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a great way to use up leftover carrots and clementines.
Ikanza Joan
ikanza@gmail.comThis soup was easy to make and turned out delicious! I loved the pop of citrus from the clementines and orange zest.
Unicorn Fart
u-fart@yahoo.comI made this soup for Christmas dinner and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making it again.
Genta Ademi
ademi.g21@yahoo.comThis soup is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors. The clementines and carrots give it a natural sweetness, while the coriander and citrus twists add a refreshing brightness. The result is a soup that is both comforting and invigorating.