Spicy Moroccan Carrot Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 lb carrot, thinly sliced
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
1 cup carrot juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons rice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Preparation

In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat, add the onions and garlic, cook stirring frequently for 5 minutes, until onions are golden in color.
Stir in the carrots, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric and paprika, cook for 1 minute. Add in the corrot juice, tomato paste, rice, salt, pepper and 2 cups of water, bring to a boil.
Reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 20 - 30 minutes.
Transfer to a food processor and puree until smooth.
Garnish with cilantro and serve.