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
• 2 teaspoon ground cumin - كمون
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder - قرفة
• 1/2 teaspoon all spice - بهارات
• 1 kg carrot (peeled and grated) - جزرة
• 5 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. Add minced garlic, ginger, cumin, cinnamon, and all spice and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the carrots and stir to coat and let them cook for a couple of minutes before adding hot water.
4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Let it simmer on low heat for 30 minutes or until carrots are cooked through.
5. Use a blender or handheld mixer to puree until smooth. When you are
6. When you are ready to serve, add lime juice and coconut milk.
7. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with cilantro.