MOROCCAN POTATO, CARROT & ORANGE SOUP

PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES

COOKING TIME: 1 HOUR

SERVES: 6

INGREDIENTS


1kg carrots, peeled and chopped into 2cm pieces
500g Spud Lite potatoes, diced
¼ cup olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons Moroccan spice mix
2 large leeks, sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
400ml bottle orange, carrot & ginger juice
1 litre vegetable stock
2 tablespoons finely chopped mint leaves
2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander leaves
Sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper

 

To serve:

Greek Yogurt
Finely chopped mint leaves, extra
Finely chopped coriander leaves, extra
Crusty bread

METHOD


1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Line a baking tray with baking paper.

2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine carrots, potatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil and Moroccan spice mix, tossing until well coated. Place on prepared baking tray and cook in preheated oven for 40 minutes.

3. Meanwhile in a large saucepan heat remaining oil over a low heat. Add leeks and garlic, cover and cook for 10 minutes or until soft.

4. Increase heat to medium, add roasted carrot mixture, juice and stock, bring to the boil, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and puree until smooth. Add mint, coriander and season to taste.

5. Serve soup with a dollup of Greek yogurt, extra herbs and crusty bread.

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