Chez Mimi carrot soup
Time 45 minutes
Yields Serves 4 to 6
Dear SOS: The carrot soup with India spices at Chez Mimi in Santa Monica is wonderful! Could you obtain the recipe?
Margo Webb
Los Angeles
Dear Margo: Here it is.
1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, leeks and carrots and cook until the leeks are softened, 10 minutes. Add the cumin, cayenne pepper and chicken broth. Let simmer, covered, until the carrots are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
2
Puree the soup in a blender in batches until smooth.
3
Serve warm or cold with a dollop of creme fraiche and a pinch of chopped cilantro.
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