Roasted Carrot and Tahini Soup

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 370 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Roast in the preheated oven until lightly browned and soft, about 25 minutes.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.