Spiced Carrot Soup With Smoked Almonds - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 None white onions, roughly chopped
1 (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, finely grated
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 None cinnamon stick
2 1/4 lb carrots, cut into 1/3 inch slices
2 cups vegetable stock
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 None red onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
1/3 cup smoked almonds
8 sprigs fresh cilantro

Preparation

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onions, stirring, until softened.
Add ginger and spices. Cook, stirring, until fragrant. Add carrots, stock and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 mins, or until carrots are softened. Discard cinnamon stick.
Let cool for 10 mins then puree using a hand blender until smooth. Stir over medium heat until hot. Season to taste.
Meanwhile, combine yogurt and garlic in a small bowl.
Distribute soup between serving bowls. Top with yogurt mixture, red onion, almonds and fresh cilantro.