Spiced Carrot Soup

This is a hearty warming lightly spiced carrot soup. A wonderful appetizer or meal.

Serves: 6-8 servings, freezes well.

Prep Time: 15 min

Cooking Time: 30 min

Total:  45 min

Ingredients

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped
5 large carrots, peeled and chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
1-2 tsp curry powder
1 tsp. chili powder
toasted chopped unsalted cashews, to garnish (optional)
salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat oil and saute onion, apple, sweet potato and carrot for 5-7 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
2. Add broth, salt and pepper, stir and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer partially covered for 30 minutes.  Remove from heat and let cool.
4. Puree soup using a handheld immersion blender or food processor.  If soup is too thick add water or broth.
5. Stir in curry and chili powder, and serve hot.  Garnish with chopped toasted cashews if desired.
6. Refrigerate for 3-4 days, or freeze in meal sized portions.

Recipe from Norene's Healthy Kitchen (2007).