Below you will find the recipe for Afghan potato soup. This simple Afghani soup recipe is ideal for a quick and healthy meal and would make a great soup for summer dinning or for vegetarians,

Ingredients

• 6 tbs vegetable oil
• 2 medium onions
• 3 medium potatoes
• 1 tsp turmeric
• salt and red pepper to taste
• a small bunch of fresh coriander

Method

Step 1

Peel, halve and finely chop the onions. Peel and cut potatoes into 1 inch cubes. Pick the coriander leaves and finely chop the stalks.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onions over a medium to high heat until nearly brown.

Step 3

Add the potatoes. Stir and fry until the potatoes are well coated with the oil.

Step 4

Add 3½ to 4 cups water, coriander stalks and turmeric. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and simmer with the lid on until the veg are cooked and soft.

Step 6

Check the curry regularly to make sure it’s not drying out, and extra water if necessary.

Step 7

Put the pan into the preheated oven for another 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 8

Serve with fresh naan.