Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients :

• Carrots - 5 large ( peeled and sliced )
• Sweet Potato - 2 ( peeled and chopped )
• Onion - 1 ( chopped )
• Garlic - 3 cloves ( minced )
• Ginger - 1 tbsp ( grated )
• Vegetable Stock - 7-10 cups
• Sesame Seeds - 1tbsp
• Cumin Seeds - 1 tbsp
• Coriander Seeds - 1 tbsp
• Fennel Seeds - 1 tbsp
• Salt n Pepper - to taste
• Olive Oil - 1 tbsp
• Yogurt or Heavy Cream - 2-3 tbsp ( just for serving )
• Chili Flakes ( optional )

Directions:

• Heat oil in a saucepan. Saute chopped onions, ginger and garlic till the onions are translucent.
• Add the chopped carrots and sweet potato. Cook for 5 minutes.
• Add the vegetable stock and let it cook on simmer. Cover it and cook for about 15 - 20 minutes. Check if the carrots are well cooked. You should be able to mash the carrots and sweet potato easily.
• Remove from heat and use an immersion blender and blend till smooth.
• The consistency of the soup can be changed accordingly. You can add more stock if you like it runny.
• Place the soup back on simmer.
• In a separate pan, dry roast sesame seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and fennel seeds for about 2 minutes constantly stirring to avoid burning.
• Let it cool and grind it into a coarse mixture.
• Remove the soup from heat and add this mixture into the soup. Add salt and pepper.
• Serve it with a dollop of yogurt or heavy cream.
• You can also sprinkle some oregano and chili flakes if you like a little spicy.
• Serve with crispy bread sticks or crackers.