Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons clarified butter, divided
  • 2 medium-sized onions, coarsely chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 8 medium-sized carrots, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 cups yeast-free organic vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon light spelt flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup light cream
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro as a garnish

Method

  • In a 4 1/2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onions and garlic.
  • Saute for 5 minutes, or until translucent.
  • Add the carrots, coriander, and paprika to the saucepan and stir until well blended.
  • Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the broth to the saucepan, cover partially, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
  • Transfer the vegetables to a blender, process them until smooth, and return them to the saucepan, or use a hand blender directly in the saucepan.
  • In a 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium-low heat.
  • Add the flour and stir until well blended.
  • Add the milk and stir until thickened.
  • Add the mixture to the soup.
  • Add the cream, salt, and pepper to the soup and stir until well blended.
  • Top with a sprinkle of parsley or cilantro and serve.