Curried Carrot Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the curry powder, cumin, and turmeric and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Add the vegetable broth, carrots, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
6. Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
7. Transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
8. Stir in the yogurt and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Carrots are a good source of vitamin A, which is essential for vision health.
• Curry powder is a blend of spices that typically includes turmeric, cumin, coriander, and other spices.
• Cumin and turmeric have both been used for centuries in traditional Indian cooking.