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Moroccan Carrot Soup

Name: Moroccan Carrot Soup
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup chopped yellow onion; 1 pound large carrots, peeled, cut in ½- inch dice (about 2 ⅔ cups); 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock*; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon allspice; Salt and pepper; 1/2 cup sour cream, crème fraishe, or plain yogurt, optional for garnish

By Foodista45 min2 servings

The recipe Moroccan Carrot Soup can be made in about 45 minutes. This recipe makes 2 servings with 349 calories, 11g of protein, and 16g of fat each. For $2.25 per serving, this recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works well as a rather inexpensive hor d'oeuvre. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. A mixture of butter, onion, honey, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is brought to you by Foodista. 5 people were impressed by this recipe. It is a good option if you're following a

Instructions

1
Melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion; saute for 2 minutes.
3
Mix in carrots and broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until carrots are very tender, about 20 minutes.
4
Stir cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 4 5 minutes. Finely grind in a spice mill.
5
Remove soup from heat. Puree in batches in a blender until smooth. Return to sauce pan.
6
Whisk in honey, lemon juice and allspice. Season with salt and pepper.
7
Ladle soup into bowl.
8
Sprinkle with toasted cumin, or mix cumin and sour cream in a small bowl and dollop on top.
9
Serve.