Roasted carrot soup with dukkah spice and yogurt is a delicious and warming dish, perfect for a cold day. The soup is creamy and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness from the carrots. The dukkah spice blend adds a nutty and aromatic flavor, while the yogurt adds a cooling and tangy contrast. This soup is easy to make and can be served as a starter or as a main course.
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ROASTED CARROT SOUP WITH DUKKAH SPICE AND YOGURT
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Soup/Stew Vegetarian Quick & Easy Yogurt High Fiber Dinner Lunch Carrot Winter Healthy Low Cholesterol Potluck Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Toast pistachios in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a small plate and let cool. Add sesame seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and peppercorns to same skillet. Toast, stirring often, until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Transfer spices to plate with nuts and let cool. Transfer nut and spice mixture and 1 teaspoon salt to a food processor or a mortar and pestle and coarsely grind. DO AHEAD: Dukkah spice blend can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Place the carrots on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with melted butter, season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Roast until the carrots are tender and just beginning to brown, about 25 minutes. Let the carrots cool slightly.
- Transfer the carrot mixture to a blender. Add the vegetable broth. Blend mixture until soup is very smooth, 1-2 minutes. Pour the soup into a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add water by 1/4-cupfuls to soup for a thinner consistency, if desired. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide hot soup among bowls. Spoon a dollop of yogurt into center of each. Sprinkle with dukkah.
GRILLED CARROTS WITH YOGURT, CARROT-TOP OIL AND DUKKAH
You can serve these carrots with Greek yogurt, or with homemade labneh, if you start the night before (see Tip below). This recipe calls for making your own dukkah: You'll have more than you need, but keep any leftovers in a sealed container to sprinkle over salads, grilled meat or fish. A bunch of carrots from your farmers' market will work best here, but you can also use regular carrots that have been halved or quartered lengthwise. If you can't find bunches of carrots with their fresh tops, you can prepare the oil using parsley instead, or double the tarragon for an even more herbaceous version.
Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, vegetables, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Wash and peel the carrots and trim the tops, leaving about 1 inch/3 centimeters of the greens attached. Measure out 1 packed cup/40 grams leafy carrot tops and wash well to get rid of any grit. Squeeze out as much water as possible, and pat dry. Roughly chop the carrot tops then transfer them to a blender.
- Add the tarragon, 6 1/2 tablespoons/100 milliliters oil and a small pinch of salt. Blitz until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed, then transfer the mixture to a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl. Strain the mixture, extracting as much oil as possible. (You should have about 3 tablespoons/45 milliliters.) Discard the solids.
- Meanwhile, prepare a steamer for your carrots by heating water in your steamer or setting a colander over a large pot with a few inches of simmering water. Once ready, add the carrots and steam for 10 minutes, or until you can easily pierce the thick parts with a knife but the carrots are not overly soft. Transfer the carrots to a large, shallow dish along with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons/20 milliliters oil, plus 1/2 teaspoon salt and a good grind of pepper. Toss to combine.
- In a large bowl, whisk the honey, vinegar and a tiny pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Make the dukkah: Add all the dukkah ingredients to a food processor and pulse a few times until the nuts are roughly chopped. (You should have 1 scant cup.)
- Heat a well-oiled grill pan over high. Working in a few batches to avoid overcrowding, grill the carrots on all sides, about 6 minutes per batch. Transfer the grilled carrots to the bowl with the honey dressing, and toss gently to combine.
- Season the yogurt with 1/4 teaspoon salt, then spread it out on a large platter. Drizzle all over with the carrot-top oil then add the carrots, arranging them artfully so they're all facing the same direction. Spoon a generous amount of dukkah on top and pass the rest.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a variety of carrots in your soup, such as rainbow carrots or purple carrots.
- Roasting the carrots before making the soup intensifies their sweetness and flavor.
- If you don't have a blender, you can mash the roasted carrots with a potato masher or immersion blender.
- To make a vegan version of this soup, omit the yogurt and use almond milk or coconut milk instead of regular milk.
- Dukkah spice is a versatile condiment that can be used as a rub for grilled meats, sprinkled on roasted vegetables, or added to yogurt or hummus.
Conclusion:
Roasted Carrot Soup with Dukkah Spice and Yogurt is a delicious and healthy soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The roasted carrots give the soup a sweet and earthy flavor, while the dukkah spice adds a warm and nutty flavor. The yogurt adds a creamy richness and tanginess to the soup. This soup is sure to please everyone at your table.
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