Carrot Soup with Middle Eastern Spices

Method

In a heavy bottomed pan, heat up some olive oil.

Add the onions, garlic and sweat for 3 minutes.

Add the carrots, paprika, all spice and saute for 2-3 minutes.

Add the stock and cook on a simmer for 10 minutes.

Add the rice and cook until the rice and carrots are cooked.

Using a slotted spoon, remove some of the rice and reserve it as a garnish after the soup has been finished.

Add the lemon juice, mint and coriander.

Blend the smooth puree, garnish with rice, mint, coriander, and a dollop of yoghurt.