Paleo Carrot & Coriander Soup

2 lbs carrot

1 sprig coriander

1 large onion

1/4 cup coriander

1 dash seasoning

40 fl oz vegetable stock

Stir fry the onion in low fat cooking spray for 5 minutes. Add the sliced carrots, vegetable stock and seasoning (salt and pepper) to taste.

Simmer for 15 minutes until the carrots are tender. Add the chopped coriander.

Liquidize and serve.

Review:

Remarkable how something so simple can yield such delicious results! A definite winner for both the simple cook and the soup enthusiast.

Suggestion:

You can add ham (or bacon) for a little twist. Also, Olive Oil works fine if you don't have a low fat spray. Adding a clove or two (to taste) of garlic with the onions rounds off the flavour nicely,

Paleo Hummus (for the purest)

2 Courgettes

3/4 cup (180 millilitres) of Tahini

1/2 cup (120 millilitres) of Lemon Juice

4 Cloves of Garlic

1/4 cup (60 millilitres) of Olive Oil

2 1/2 tsp of Sea Salt

1/2 tbsp of Ground Cumin

Peel and cut the courgettes into small cubes. Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth (or at least, hummus consistency).

Review:

We love hummus! The alternative to this uses cashews and isn't everyones ideal (there's a large movement that says cashews are NOT allowed on the Paleo diet). This is a wonderful solution, it tastes great and is very versatile, so you can add any additional flavours you like.

Suggestion:

Sprinkle some Paprika and drizzle a little Olive Oil on top for a lovely authentic feel to your hummus. Just...stay away from the toasted Pitta Bread!

Paleo Hummus

5 garlic cloves (peeled and crushed)

1 tbsp olive oil

juice of 1 lemon

salt and freshly ground pepper

30g cashew nuts

Blend the garlic, oil, lemon juice, seasoning and cashew nuts in a food processor until combined and smooth, adding extra oil if necessary.

Review:

A fantastic alternative to chickpea, a very authentic taste and really simple to make.

Suggestion:

Ease back on the garlic if you're not such a fan, it can really be overpowering.