Moroccan Carrot Soup with Chermoula

Makes 6 servings • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 20 minutes

ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups onions, chopped
3 pounds carrots, washed and cut into 1- inch pieces
Sea salt
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon coriander (optional)
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, if tolerated)
6 cups Magic Mineral Broth or store bought broth
2½ teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ teaspoon dark maple syrup (optional)
Chermoula (optional - recipe below)

preparations

Heat the olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat, then add the onion, and a pinch of salt and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes. Stir in the carrots, spices and ¼ teaspoon of salt and sauté until well combined. Pour in ½ cup of the broth and cook until the liquid is reduced by half. Add the remaining 5½ cups broth and another ¼ teaspoon salt and cook until the carrots are tender, about 20 minutes.

In a blender, add the lemon zest, lemon juice, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt and puree the soup in batches until very smooth. If need be, add additional liquid to reach the desired thickness. Return the soup to the pot over low heat and gently reheat slowly.

Taste; you may need another spritz of lemon, a pinch of salt, or a few drops of maple syrup. Garnish with a dollop of Chermoula and serve.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Chermoula

Makes about 1 cup • Prep Time: 5 minutes

ingredients

1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
⅓ cup cilantro or basil
6 mint leaves (optional)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika (optional, if tolerated)
1 clove garlic
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ teaspoon sea salt

preparations

Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and process until well blended.

cook’s NOTE

This Chermoula is also delicious on a piece of fish, Baked Chicken or used as a dressing over salad, roasted vegetables, beans or grains.