Pre-heat the oven to 180°C (fan)/200°C/gas mark 6.
Peel 5-6 medium carrots and cut into rounds. Place in a roasting tin and drizzle with olive oil. Stir.
Roast the carrots in the pre-heated oven until soft*. This will take 40-45 minutes.
While the carrots are cooking heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large saucepan.
Add 1 chopped onion and fry over a medium heat until soft and golden brown. Stir occasionally.
Add 3 cloves of crushed garlic, stir for a minute then add 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground cumin and 1 tsp chilli powder. Stir.
Add the roasted carrots, then add one tin of coconut milk and 500ml of vegetable stock.
Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer.
Blend using a hand held blender or allow to cool and transfer to a jug blender and blitz until smooth.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve with bread, fresh coriander, toasted nuts or seeds and/or vegan cream.