Spiced Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup with Toasted Seeds

Ingredients

• 1 lb Carrots
• 1 lb Sweet Potatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 4 cups Vegetable Broth
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Ginger
• 0.25 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Pepper
• 2 tbsp Pumpkin Seeds

Instructions

1. 1Chop carrots, sweet potatoes, and onion. Mince garlic.
2. 2In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until softened.
3. 3Add cumin, ginger, and cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute more.
4. 4Add carrots, sweet potatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
5. 5Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup to a regular blender and blend until smooth.
6. 6Season with salt and pepper. Top with toasted pumpkin seeds before serving. Toast pumpkin seeds by cooking in a pan for 3-5 minutes.

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