Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 lbs carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 14 cup pure wildflower honey
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 12 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 12 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 (900 ml) carton fat free chicken broth
  • salt and pepper
  • vanilla yogurt
  • fresh chives
  • wheat & honey pretzel twists

Method

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven set over medium-high heat.
  • Add carrots and onion; saute for 10 minutes or until browned.
  • Stir in the honey, ginger, cinnamon, chili powder, nutmeg and allspice; cook for 2 minutes or until very bubbly.
  • Add the chicken broth and 2 cups water; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; simmer for 20 minutes or until carrots are tender.
  • Carefully transfer hot soup to blender and puree in batches.
  • Reheat.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with yogourt and chives.
  • Serve with pretzel twists.