INGREDIENTS

Dukkah
  • 3 Tbsp (23 g) pistachios
  • 2 tsp (7 g) sesame seeds
  • ¼ tsp (1 g) coriander seeds
  • ¼ tsp (1 g) cumin seeds
  • ⅛ tsp (0.5 g) fennel seeds
  • ⅛ tsp (0.33 g) whole black peppercorns
  • ¼ tsp (1 g) salt
Carrot Soup:
  • 2 C (300 g) carrots, peeled and cut 1-in (2.5-cm)
  • 2 tsp (10 g) butter, melted
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp (1 g) freshly ground pepper
  • 2 C (450 ml) chicken stock
Plating:
  • 3 Tbsp (50 g) low fat plain Greek yogurt

GUIDE / INSTRUCTIONS

For the Roasted Carrot Soup:
  • Toast pistachios in dry skillet over medium-low heat 5–6 minutes, transfer to plate; cool. Toast sesame seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds and peppercorns 1–2 minutes; cool. Coarsely grind all ingredients with mortar and pestle or food processor.
Carrot Soup:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Place carrots on baking sheet, drizzle with butter, sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss to coat. Roast 25 minutes, let cool 5 minutes, blend with stock until smooth, adding more stock if necessary. Return to saucepan; bring just to a simmer.
Plating:
  • Ladle hot soup into bowls, drizzle with yogurt and sprinkle with dukkah.

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