Carrot & Ginger Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon olive oil - زيت زيتون
• 2 onions (diced) - بصل
• 5 garlic cloves (minced) - فصوص ثوم
• 5 cm piece fresh ginger (grated) - جنزبيل
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin - كمون
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder - قرفة
• 1/2 teaspoon all spice - بهارات
• 1 kg carrot (peeled and grated) - جزرة
• 6 cup water (or water + stock) - ماء
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice - عصير ليمون
• salt and pepper - ملح و فلفل
• 1/2 cup coconut milk - لبن جوز الهند
• cilantro (for garnish) - كزبرة

Step by step

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the onions and stir until softened.
3. Add garlic, ginger, cumin, cinnamon, and all spice and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the carrots and stir to coat. Continue and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
5. Add the water, cover and reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes or until carrots are soft.
6. Use a blender to puree until smooth.
7. Stir in the lemon juice, flaxseeds and coconut milk.
8. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with cilantro.