Spiced carrot soup | Something New For Dinner

Ingredients

• 2 T cumin seeds
• 4 T butter (or substitute olive oil)
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1″ finger of ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 pounds carrots, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped, plus sprigs for garnish
• 7-8 cups chicken stock
• Zest of one orange
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 t cayenne pepper
• 1/4 t allspice
• 1/4 t cinnamon
• 1/4 t turmeric
• 1/2 t salt
• 2 T honey
• 2 cups greek style plain yogurt, divided