Spicy Carrot Soup ~5-2 Diet

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Spicy Carrot Soup

by Nayna Kanabar December-17-2015

Indo Chinese flavours in this carrot soup makes this perfect for a winter  warmer starter soup.

Ingredients:

• 4 Large Carrots
• 1 Medium Potato
• 1 Red Chilli(sliced and deseeded)
• 1 clove Garlic (peeled)
• 1 inch Stalk lemongrass
• 1 teaspoon Light Soya sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon White Pepper
• 150 ml Water
• 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 1 sprig Sprig fresh coriander finely chopped

Method:

1. Peel and dice the carrots and potatoes.2.Add the carrots, potatoes, water, garlic, lemon grass, salt, soya sauce and red chilli in the Thermocook and cook on the auto thick soup option.3. Once soup is cooked you can add boiling water to adjust the consistency of the soup to preference.4. Serve soup in bowls garnished with chopped coriander leaves and a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds.

Details

Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 20 mins Yield: Serves 4

This soup is suitable for the 5-2 diet

Calories per Serving	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
74	17	1	2	495	5

I cooked my soup in the ThermoCook which I have been trialling. I love the versatility of the ThermoCook.

What is the ThermoCook?

ThermoCook is a multi-function cooking appliance that has loads of functions. It consists of a large 2 litre stainless steel power blender that blends as well as cooks and steams.  It has over 20 functions that include stirring, steaming, kneading, cooking, blending chopping, whipping, mixing, emulsifying and milling.

The Optimum ThermoCook includes auto-programs that are pre-set to make Smoothie, Quick Soup, Thick Soup, Chop, Sauté, Stir, Steam, Stew, Warm, Reheat, Boil, Yoghurt, Rice, Porridge, Kneading. You can also use the ThermoCook to create your own recipe and save the programme to come back to it again and again.

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• Separate Precise Glass Scale 

• Soft silicon rubber spatula 

• Simple pre-set auto programs and unique DIY program 

• Adjustable timer and temperature gauge 

• Dishwasher proof (non-electrical parts only) 

• Comprehensive recipe book 

Currently the ThermoCook is on special offer at £549.00, it may sound steep for a gadget but trust me it really does do everything it states and much more. You can actually prepare your whole meal using this one gadget.Think of all the washing up you will save.

If you want to take advantage of this awesome gadget you can check it out here. 

For more recipes using the ThermoCook do check  some of these awesome recipes by my friends.
Apple and mixed Berry Jam
Mogo Bhel (Spicy cassava salad)