Spiced Carrot Apple Ginger Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 10 each carrots, peeled and chopped in thirds
- 2 each apples, peeled and cored, cut in wedges
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 3 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and cut in small pieces
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp coriander
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can coconut milk
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add carrots, apples, and garlic to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, until slightly softened.
- Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you may use a blender, just be careful since the soup is hot!
- Stir in coconut milk, coriander, salt, and pepper. Heat through.
- Finish the soup with a squeeze of lime juice and fresh cilantro.
