I love making soups because they are so easy and can last for many days in your fridge. This curried soup has the perfect balance of spice and sweetness. The chickpea topping is a must for this soup. I love to have a crunch with my creamy smooth soups. I would also recommend having bread with soup.
Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup
Serving Size: 4 bowls of soup
Total Time: 30 minutes
Source: Recipe adapted from Cookie&Kate.
1 pound bag of carrots
1 sweet potato
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon of turmeric
A pinch of honey (optional)
A splash of milk (optional)
4 cups vegetable broth (or water)
1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Toppings to add:
Roasted chickpeas (salted to taste)
Crumbled goat cheese
Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Step 2: Peel the carrots and wash them. Cut them on the diagonal so each piece is about 1/2 inch thick. Peel the sweet potato and wash. Cut the sweet potato into a sliced piece similar size to the carrots. Place the carrots and sweet potato chunks on a baking sheet. Add olive oil and ½ teaspoon of the salt. Toss until the carrots and potato are lightly coated in oil. Roast for about 25-30 minutes or until soft.
Step 3: In a pot, Add the onion chopped and ¼ teaspoon salt with olive oil. Cook until the onion is softened and turning translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 4: Add the chopped garlic, coriander and cumin, and other spices. Cook until fragrant. Pour in the vegetable broth and water, while scraping up any browned bits on the bottom.
Step 5: Add the roasted carrots to the pot when they are out of the oven. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, to give the flavors time to meld. Blend the mixture with a handheld blender. Add honey, pepper, lemon, and milk to taste. Serve with chickpeas and goat cheese, if desired.
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