Double Coriander-Ginger Cream Soup

AsianVegetarianIntermediate25 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 4 tbsp butter, divided
  • 2 tsp peanut oil
  • 1 tsp Oriental sesame oil
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped scallions
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 0.5 cup minced shallots
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 4 cup chicken stock
  • 0.3 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground white pepper
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 0.3 cup minced chives

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the peanut oil and sesame oil over moderate heat.

  2. 2

    Add scallions, ginger, and shallots. Cook until shallots are softened but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in ground coriander, sugar, chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and stir in cream, fresh cilantro, and chives.

  5. 5

    Purée the soup in batches in a blender until smooth.

  6. 6

    Return to saucepan and cook over moderately low heat until heated through, about 3 minutes.

  7. 7

    Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

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