Spicy Moroccan Carrot Soup

This recipe has been submitted for play in ZWT9 – Morocco. This recipe is from cookbook: Fight Back with Food. This is a nice thick, creamy, spiced carrot soup. The cilantro garnish provides a fresh, clean finish.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  medium onion, thinly sliced
• 3  garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1  lb carrot, thinly sliced
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1  cup carrot juice
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 3  tablespoons rice
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat, add the onions and garlic, cook stirring frequently for 5 minutes, until onions are golden in color.
2. Stir in the carrots, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric and paprika, cook for 1 minute. Add in the corrot juice, tomato paste, rice, salt, pepper and 2 cups of water, bring to a boil.
3. Reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 20 - 30 minutes.
4. Transfer to a food processor and puree until smooth.
5. Garnish with cilantro and serve.