Christmas Clementine Carrot And Coriander Soup W Citrus Twists Recipes

CARROT AND CORIANDER SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in large saucepan and saute carrots and celery for 2 minutes.
• Add coriander and cumin, fry for 3-4 minutes.
• Add stock, pinch of salt and pepper, bring to the boil and then simmer for 30 minutes.
• Put through blender.
• Decorate with a little drop of cream (optional) and fresh coriander.

CARROT AND CORIANDER WINTER SOUP

Steps:

• Fry onions with pepper and garam masala.
• Boil carrots separately until soft,drain carrots and return to pot.
• Add stock and onion mixture, let it cool, then blend with a handmixer or blender.
• Add fresh chopped coriander and serve with naan bread on the side.

CURRIED CARROT AND CORIANDER SOUP

Steps:

• Spray a large non-stick saucepan with oil and place over a medium heat. Add the onion and fry for 4-5 minutes until softened.
• Add the ground spices and garlic and continue to stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
• Add the carrots and 3.5 cups of water.
• Bring to the boil, cover and then simmer gently for 25-30 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
• Season well, allow to cool slightly then place in a food processor and blend until smooth.
• Return the soup to the saucepan and reheat gently. Ladle into four warmed bowls, stir in the chopped cilantro and serve.

TILAPIA W/ CITRUS BAGNA CAUDA

Steps:

• Cook the butter and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a heavy medium saucepan over medium low heat just until the butter is melted, stirring frequently. Add the anchovies, if using, and stir until the anchovies dissolve, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat. Stir in the orange juice, basil, and lemon and orange zests. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt.
• The bagna cauda sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Rewarm it before using.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
• Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper and brush both sides of the fish with the remaining 4-8 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil. Working in 2 batches, fry the fish until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer fish to platter. Cover with foil and keep warm in the oven while cooking the second batch of fish. Drizzle the sauce over and around the fish and serve. Enjoy!