# What you'll need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1.1 lbs carrots, peeled and chopped
02 - 10.5 oz celeriac, peeled and diced
03 - 1 large onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 medium red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
06 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
→ Liquids
07 - 4.2 cups vegetable stock, gluten-free if required
08 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Spices & Seasoning
09 - 1 tsp ground cumin
10 - 0.5 tsp ground coriander
11 - 0.5 tsp ground turmeric
12 - 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
13 - Salt, to taste
→ Optional Garnish
14 - Fresh coriander leaves
15 - Vegan yogurt or coconut cream
16 - Extra chilli slices
# Method:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and finely chopped red chilli. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
03 - Add chopped carrots, diced celeriac, and potato to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to lightly soften the vegetables.
04 - Sprinkle in ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to coat all vegetables evenly with the aromatic spice blend.
05 - Pour in vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 20-25 minutes until all vegetables are completely tender.
06 - Remove from heat and purée using an immersion blender until completely smooth and creamy. Alternatively, blend in batches using a countertop blender.
07 - Taste and season with salt as needed. If consistency is too thick, add small amounts of hot water or stock until desired thickness is achieved.
08 - Ladle hot soup into bowls. Top with fresh coriander leaves, a swirl of vegan yogurt or coconut cream, and additional chilli slices for extra heat if desired.
