Carrot and Coriander Soup with Crab Beignets

Flavorful carrot and coriander soup served with crispy, Deep-fried crab beignets for a special starter or supper.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 455.1 kcals 1820.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 22.2 grams 88.6 grams
Fat 35.6 grams 142.5 grams
Protein 14.6 grams 58.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
25
g
Butter
for the soup
50
g
Butter
diced, for beignets
2
piece
Eggs
free-range
GrainsCereals
Liquids
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Coriander
ground
2
tbsp
Coriander Leaves
roughly chopped
1
stick
Salt
to taste
1
stick
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
2
tbsp
Baby Coriander
for garnish
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
for the soup
500
ml
Vegetable Oil
for frying
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
for drizzling
Seafood
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
thinly sliced
400
g
Carrots
roughly chopped

Steps

  • Heat olive oil and 25g butter in a large lidded saucepan.
  • Add onion, cover, and fry for 4 minutes.
  • Add carrots and ground coriander and fry for 3 minutes.
  • Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes until carrots are tender.
  • Add chopped coriander and blend the soup until smooth.
  • Heat frying oil to 180°C in a deep fryer or heavy pan.
  • Boil 50g butter and 125ml water in a saucepan for 1 minute.
  • Beat in flour and cayenne pepper until smooth and pulling away from the pan.
  • Cook for 2 minutes while stirring continuously.
  • Remove from heat and beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Fold in the white and brown crabmeat and season.
  • Pipe 1.5cm sections into the hot oil and fry until golden.
  • Drain beignets on paper and season with salt.
  • Serve soup in bowls topped with beignets, olive oil, and baby coriander.