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Harissa Roasted Carrot Soup

A spoon in a bowl of rich, creamy and vivid orange harissa roasted carrot soup.
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This harissa roasted carrot soup is savory, spicy, super creamy AND totally vegan! Spicy harissa paste is the star of the show, packing lots of flavor and heat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 pounds carrots, scrubbed and roughly chopped
  • 1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed, peeled and sliced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  • 2–6 tablespoons harissa paste*
  • 1 (15-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 3 cups vegetable stock or water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, toss carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes or until fork-tender.
  2. While the carrots roast, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large soup pot. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5–6 minutes or until soft and translucent. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, cumin and cayenne pepper (if using) and cook for another 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  3. Add the roasted carrots, harissa paste, coconut milk and stock. Simmer for 10–15 minutes to bring the flavors together
  4. Blend using an immersion blender or CAREFULLY(!!) transfer to a regular blender, blending in batches if needed. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add lemon juice and adjust seasonings to taste if needed.

Notes

  • Harissa paste is a condiment commonly found in north African cuisine. Its ingredients can vary, but it’s generally made of bell peppers, hot peppers, garlic, oil and vinegar. Brands vary widely in heat, so be sure to taste your harissa before adding it to the pot. I’ve had luck finding Mina brand harissa in most major grocery stores in the U.S., but it’s significantly milder and thinner than many types of harissa used in north Africa. If you can’t find the paste, you can often find harissa powder in the spice aisle.

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