SWEET CARROT-CUMIN SOUP

By Nana_CAM

South Beach Diet

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Small Onion - chopped
• 2 Garlic cloves - thinly sliced
• 1 3/4 Pounds Carrots - thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups ;pw-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup water

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saaucepan, heat 1 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 chopped small onion and 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves; cook stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add 1 3/4 pounds thinly sliced carrots, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir to coat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes longer.
Add 2 cups lower-sodium chicken broth and 1 cup water; bring to a simmer and cook unitl carrots are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer soup, in batches, to a blender, and puree until smooth. Return to the pan and bring to a simmer to heat through. Adust seasonings and serve hot with a teaspoon of reduced-fat sour cream per serving if desired.