Orange-Infused Moroccan Soup

By krystallondon

Increase your odds against the worst winter throws at you. This North African-inspired soup is packed with antiviral and antibacterial vitamin A.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 whole cardamom pods
• 1 tsp saffron
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 cups chopped carrots (about 5)
• 1/3 cup diced dried apricots
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red chili
• 1 1/4 cups freshly squeezed orange juice (about 4)
• 5 cups water
• 1 tbsp honey

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add next 7 ingredients, season with pepper and saute 2 minutes.
2. Add orange juice, water and honey and simmer 15 minutes.
3. Remove pot from heat, pour soup into a blender (or use a hand-held blender in a pot) and blend until smooth. Return to pot, warm over low heat, and season to taste.

Nutrients per serving: 114 calories, 5 g fat, 1 g protein, 18 g carbs, 2 g fibre. Excellent source of vitamins A and C.