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Carrot Soup with Sesame and Chickpeas

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Soup
Cuisine Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 pounds carrots diced or thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon table salt
  • a pinch red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can chickpeas 14oz; drained, rinsed, and patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons tahini paste sesame
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • a pinch salt
  • parsley for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss chickpeas with 1 tablespoon olive oil and ¼ teaspoon cumin. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until crispy.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add carrots, garlic, coriander, cumin, and salt. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
  • While the soup simmers, prepare the tahini sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
  • Carefully transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth.
  • Serve the soup with a drizzle of tahini sauce and a sprinkle of roasted chickpeas. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
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