Carrot And Coriander Soup

Method

1. Use a small frying pan (no oil) to toast the coriander seeds. Then crush them finely with a pestle and mortar.
2. Chop the carrots and peel the garlic.
3. Heat the butter in a large saucepan and add the carrots and coriander seed. Crush in the garlic.
4. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften - about 10 mins.
5. Add the stock and season with salt and pepper.
6. Bring to the boil.
7. Simmer for about 20 mins and then blend the soup to a liquid.
8. Stir in the creme fraiche and re-heat.
9. Taste to check seasoning. You can also add some chopped fresh coriander if you have it.