carrot soup with madras curry

A delicious alternative to the traditional carrot soup. And the color! Oh my!

INGREDIENTS FOR FOUR SERVINGS

-Four cloves of garlic – smashed

-Two teaspoons of Madras curry

-Two small onions – cut roughly

-One kg of carrots – washed, peeled and cut roughly

-One head of lettuce – washed and shredded by hand

-Four small potatoes – peeled and cut in cubes

-Some fresh cilantro

-Salt & pepper to taste

-Olive oil for cooking

-Lukewarm water

PREPARATION

1-In a little bit of olive oil, cook the garlic and the Madras curry until the spices give their aroma.

2-Add the onions and cook while stirring until wilted.

3-Add all the other ingredients and cover with lukewarm water. Bring to a boil then lower the fire to simmering point. Let it cook uncovered until the carrots and the potatoes are done (add water if need be).

4-Let it cool and pass through a mixer.

SERVING

-Serve with warm bread. 

-Chutney or a spicy lemon or mango preserve on the side adds great flavor.