Moroccan Spiced Carrot Soup

From 365 Low Fat. Served cold.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons margarine
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped scallion
• 2  teaspoons curry powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4  cups carrots, peeled and chunked
• 3 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup plain yogurt
•  of fresh mint

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, melt margarine. Add scallions and cook over medium heat until soft, about 2 minutes.
2. Add curry powder, coriander, and cardamom; cook, stirring for 1 minute.
3. Add carrots and chicken broth.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and cover, and simmer until carrots are tender, about 20 minutes.
5. In a food processor or blender, puree mixture, in batches if necessary, until smooth.
6. Pour into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
7. Dollop each serving with 1 T yogurt or sour cream.
8. Garnish with fresh mint. Serve cold.