Inspired by the flavors of Moroccan cuisine, this silky carrot soup is subtly spiced with ginger, cumin, and cinnamon. The recipe is very adaptable and a great canvas for the many wonderful spice blends available. Feel free to experiment, and substitute 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons of your favorite spice blend — ras el hanout, curry powder, or Chinese five spice would all be great options.
Tip: Try thinning leftover soup with a little coconut milk when reheating — the coconut compliments the spices beautifully, and you'll have a whole new soup.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
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2 large cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
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1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled, trimmed, and sliced
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3 1/2 cups vegetable stock
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1 1/2 teaspoons honey
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon cumin
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1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
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Sea salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Steps to Make It
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Place the olive oil and butter in a stockpot over medium-high heat, and stir just until the butter melts.
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Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the carrots and sauté for 1 minute.
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Add the vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the carrots are very tender, about 20 minutes.
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Using an immersion blender or regular blender, purée the soup until smooth.
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Return the soup to the stockpot. Whisk in the honey, ginger, cumin, and cinnamon.
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Add sea salt and pepper to taste.
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Warm over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes more.
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Serve warm or chilled.
Use Caution When Blending Hot Ingredients
Steam expands quickly in a blender and can cause ingredients to splatter everywhere or cause burns. To prevent this, fill the blender only one-third of the way up, vent the top, and cover with a folded kitchen towel while blending.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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149 | Calories |
7g | Fat |
21g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 149 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 12% |
Cholesterol 8mg | 3% |
Sodium 829mg | 36% |
Total Carbohydrate 21g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 20% |
Total Sugars 10g | |
Protein 2g | |
Vitamin C 9mg | 43% |
Calcium 70mg | 5% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 496mg | 11% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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