Carrot and Coriander Soup
Carrot and coriander soup is a classic velvety starter made with sweet carrots, split lentils, fresh root ginger and lemon. The Thermomix TM7 chops the onion and coriander in seconds, then simmers and blends everything into a silky soup without a separate pan or blender. A warming, vegetarian soup ideal for lunch or a light weeknight dinner.
About this recipe
Carrot and coriander soup Thermomix TM7 style is the comforting classic every all-in-one kitchen machine owner should have in their repertoire. Sweet carrots form the backbone of this soup, softened in unsalted butter with onion and a whisper of fresh root ginger, then simmered with split lentils that thicken the bowl naturally without any cream. The lemon, squeezed in at the end, lifts the sweetness of the carrots and balances the earthiness of the lentils, while generous amounts of fresh coriander give the soup its signature herbal fragrance. Searching for easy soup recipes for your Thermomix TM7 almost always leads here, because this is a dish where the machine truly shines: it chops the onion and coriander finely in seconds, simmers the vegetables in liquid vegetable stock at a steady controlled heat, and then blends the whole thing into a velvety texture in the same bowl. It works beautifully as a vegetarian starter, a quick weeknight dinner with crusty bread, or as meal prep portioned into jars for the days ahead. With sea salt to season and no complicated techniques, even cautious home cooks get a restaurant-smooth result the very first time.
Preparation tips
- Reserve a small handful of fresh coriander leaves and stir them in just before serving rather than blending them all, so the soup keeps a bright, fresh herbal note and a lovely splash of colour against the orange carrots.
- For a fuller flavour, let the onion and ginger soften in the unsalted butter for a few moments before adding the carrots and split lentils; this gentle start gives the soup a sweeter, rounder base.
- This soup freezes wonderfully, so double the batch with the split lentils and liquid vegetable stock and freeze in portions; add the lemon juice only when reheating so the flavour stays bright and lively.
Recipe variations
- Make it fully vegan by replacing the unsalted butter with a plant-based alternative; the split lentils already give the soup plenty of body, so the texture stays thick and creamy without any dairy at all.
- For a seasonal twist, swap half the carrots for roasted butternut squash or pumpkin in autumn, and finish with a drizzle of chilli oil and a few toasted seeds instead of extra coriander for a warmer, spicier character.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precision weighing of the split lentils directly in the bowl guarantees the soup thickens to the exact consistency you want every single time. [Precision Control]
- The TM7 chops the onion and fresh root ginger in seconds without tears, giving the soup an even aromatic base faster than by hand. [Time Savings]
- Gentle heating of the butter, carrots and vegetable stock at a steady temperature coaxes out sweetness without any risk of scorching the base. [Temperature Control]
- Grinding the sea salt and coriander stalks finely releases their flavour throughout the soup, so every spoonful tastes evenly seasoned. [Multi-Function]
- Blending the cooked carrots and lentils into a velvety, restaurant-smooth texture happens in the same bowl, saving you washing up a separate blender. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- red split lentils
- lemon
- fresh root ginger
- carrots
- onion
- unsalted butter
- liquid vegetable stock
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- fresh coriander