SPICY CARROT SOUP

Spicy Carrot Soup image

We stirred harissa, a hot chile sauce commonly used in North Africa, into this carrot-and-leek soup for a hint of heat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Previous Next

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium leek, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick, rinsed well
1 bunch carrots (about 6), peeled and sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
2 teaspoons harissa
Coarse salt
3 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
Garnish: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook leek until just soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in carrots and harissa. Season with salt. Cook until carrots are just soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Add chicken stock, and bring to a simmer. Cook until vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
Puree half the soup in a blender until smooth. (For safety, remove cap from hole in lid, and cover with a dish towel to prevent spattering.) Stir puree into remaining soup in pan. Divide soup among 4 bowls, and garnish with parsley.

Comment
Leave a comment

There are no comments yet!

Name

Message

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...

Check it out »

#time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #preparation #occasion #soups-stews #vegetables #easy #beginner-cook #vegetarian #dietary #spicy #carrots #taste-mood #3-steps-or-less #4-hours-or-less