Indian spiced carrot soup with ginger

Summary

Yield
Sourceepicurious
Prep Time30 minutes

Description

good for a rainy day or save it for the winter

Ingredients

  • 1 t coriander seeds
  • 1⁄2 t yellow mustard seeds
  • 1⁄2 t curry powder
  • 1 T fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 c chopped onions
  • 1 1⁄2 lb carrots, peeled thinly sliced inot rounds (4 cups)
  • 1 1⁄2 t freshly grated lime peel
  • 5 c chicken or vegetable broth
  • plain yogurt for garnish
  • 3 T peanut oil

Instructions

Grind coriander and mustard seeds in spice mill to fine powder. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground seeds and curry powder; stir 1 minute. Add ginger; stir 1 minute. Add next 3 ingredients. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; sauté until onions begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add 5 cups broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until carrots are tender, about 30 minutes. Cool slightly. Working in batches, puree in blender until smooth. Return soup to pot. Add more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if too thick. Stir in lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
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