Curried carrot soup – Augusta Health

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seed
• 1/2 yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon peeled and chopped fresh ginger
• 1/2 jalapeno, seeded
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 5 cups low-sodium chicken stock, vegetable stock or broth
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (fresh coriander), plus leaves for garnish
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 3 tablespoons low-fat sour cream or fat-free plain yogurt
• Grated zest of 1 lime