Carrot Soup Moroccan Style
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Marrakech with this Moroccan-Style Carrot Soup. Brimming with warm, earthy spices like cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and paprika, this velvety soup is a symphony of bold and aromatic flavors. Sweet carrots are simmered to perfection in a savory vegetable broth and brightened with a splash of fresh orange juice, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory. This easy-to-make, healthy recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free, with the option to garnish with creamy yogurt and fresh cilantro for an extra layer of flavor. Ready in under 45 minutes, it’s an elegant yet comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights or an impressive appetizer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 800 grams carrots
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 liter vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 4 tablespoons plain yogurt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and chop the carrots into small chunks. Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and paprika to the pot. Stir well to toast the spices for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the chopped carrots to the pot. Stir to coat the carrots in the spices and let cook for another 2 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until the carrots are soft, about 20 minutes.
Using an immersion blender (or transferring the soup in batches to a regular blender), blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the orange juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a dollop of plain yogurt if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1178 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.6 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 5316 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.5 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.5 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.4 g | ||
| Protein | 32.8 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 603 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 5203 mg | 111% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
