ROASTED CARROT AND TAHINI SOUP

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A little sweet, a little creamy, a little nutty. Combine that with a variety of spices and you have a flavorful carrot soup! Garnish with shelled pumpkin seeds if desired.

Provided by France C

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ½ pounds carrots, peeled and cut 1-inch pieces
1 small yellow onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups vegetable broth
⅓ cup tahini
½ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric
⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
⅓ cup heavy cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Combine carrots, onion, and garlic in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Spread vegetables evenly on the baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until lightly browned and soft, about 25 minutes.
  • Combine 2 cups vegetable broth with 1/2 of the cooked vegetables in a blender jar. Puree until smooth and pour into a large saucepan over medium heat. Puree remaining broth and vegetables with tahini; pour into the saucepan.
  • Add curry powder, coriander, ginger, turmeric, and cardamom to the vegetable puree. Stir until warm. Stir in heavy cream and remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 920.9 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

sheikh Sahib
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Shalia Reid
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I'm not usually a fan of vegetable soups, but this one is really good. The tahini gives it a unique and flavorful twist.


Arshad Lali
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's also a very affordable meal.


Obama Zegeye
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great make-ahead meal too.


Nambooze Ritah
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Sunkanmi Fasule
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Pankaj Sah
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I wasn't sure about the tahini, but I'm glad I tried it. It adds a really nice richness and creaminess to the soup.


Salman Safi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It's a new favorite in our household!


Umair Gondal
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I found that the soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I added some water to thin it out.


IbRaHiM GiMaR
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This soup is a great way to sneak in some vegetables for picky eaters. My kids loved it!


Thathsara Gaming
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I'm not a huge fan of carrots, but this soup was surprisingly good. The tahini really mellows out the carrot flavor.


Jamie Lovelette
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This soup is delicious! I added a bit of cumin and coriander to give it a more Middle Eastern flavor.


Veeru Kumar
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I love how easy this soup is to make. I always have carrots and tahini on hand, so it's a great last-minute meal.


John O'sullivan
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This soup is a game-changer! The combination of roasted carrots and tahini creates a velvety smooth and flavorful broth. It's a perfect comfort food for a chilly day.