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Carrot and coriander soup: what instead of coriander?

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MorrisZapp · 28/09/2012 08:46

I love the idea of carrot and coriander soup, but I really don't like coriander! I like most other herbs, what else would work, and should I use fresh or dried?

Thanks!

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MrsHerculePoirot · 28/09/2012 08:47

I just use lots of black pepper instead but how about thyme it even lemon thyme?

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IpodMermaid · 28/09/2012 08:54

Cumin? Garam Masala? I like spicy!

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CogitoErgoSometimes · 28/09/2012 08:57

Parsley isn't a bad alternative, especially the fresh flat-leaf sort.

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Tryingtothinkofnewsnazzyname · 28/09/2012 09:09

Carrot and lemon soup (squeeze of juice) was a Weight Watchers staple of years ago and I always liked it (bonus Grin )

Have seen cumin used too - that would be nice this time of year, quite autumnal.

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stressedHEmum · 28/09/2012 09:21

My dad makes carrot and basil soup, it is LOVELY.

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MorrisZapp · 28/09/2012 15:53

Deelicious! Can't wait to try these, thanks all.

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runningforme · 28/09/2012 15:55

how about ginger? I really like carrot and ginger soup

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Dumpyandabdabs · 28/09/2012 17:10

Carrot, orange and mint is surprisingly yummy and carrot and tarragon is nice if you like the aniseed flavour of tarragon.

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shrinkingnora · 28/09/2012 17:27

Carrot and pumpkin seed is my soup invention of the week. Just chuck a handful in a pan with some oil and onion and carrot then fry it around a bit and stick a pint of stock in. Cook for ten minutes then blend. It's really delicious and the pumpkin seeds give it a slightly nutty flavour. Yum.

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CakeExpectations · 28/09/2012 17:29

In this month's Good Food magazine there's a recipe for carrot, orange and ginger soup which looks lovely, and dead easy.

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MousyMouse · 28/09/2012 17:31

lovage works well.

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rainbowsprite1 · 28/09/2012 17:33

Another vote for cumin here

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Besom · 28/09/2012 17:36

I also love it with cumin and lentils as well. Then a squeeze of lemon just before serving. This was told to me by a middle eastern person.

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Ouroboros · 28/09/2012 18:07

I really don't like fresh coriander, but still make carrot and coriander soup, and for some reason it's fine - so you should try it anyway!

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frenchfancy · 29/09/2012 11:40

I'm with ouroboros, I don't like fresh coriander, but I use ground corriander in Carrot soup and it is lovely.

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Skelacia · 29/09/2012 23:37

Honeyed Carrot soup, made a big batch of it while we were gardening today to keep us warm. There's a recipe on the BBC Good Food site, can't link as I'm on my phone.

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MorrisZapp · 30/09/2012 09:40

Loving the ginger idea.

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poppy283 · 01/10/2012 15:56

Caraway seeds are great with any orange root.

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MoreBeta · 01/10/2012 16:00

Cumin is very good. I had tarragon and carrot once also but needs lots of black pepper and a bit of cream too.

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multitaskmama · 01/10/2012 17:12

Use any other green herb such as parsley or basil.

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hellymelly · 01/10/2012 17:17

Ginger is delicious. I wonder about sage, as it works so well with pumpkins which are also sweet.

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bureni · 01/10/2012 17:20

I would use fresh feverfew but use a tiny bit as it is very strong, gives a mild minty taste and imo works very well with carrots and tomatoes.

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MorrisZapp · 01/10/2012 19:11

I made some tonight, carrot and flat leaf parsley. Delicious!

Will try a dried herb next time, want to use store cupboard flavours if poss.

I made the soup with two onions and three large carrots. Couldn't find the blender attachment thingy so just used potato masher and elbow grease. I do love my soup to be chunky rather than silky smooth.

Thanks all for your tips!

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