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  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil, add onion and cook 4 to 5 minutes over medium heat until soft. Add fennel and cummin seeds, cook another 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often. Add carrots, sweet potatoes, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, stir well to coat. Saute for five minutes. 
  2. Add broth, coriander, and bay leaf. Bring mixture to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. Discard bay leaf and puree soup in batches in a food processor. Sitr in the cooked sorghum and heat until warmed. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper, to taste. Serve hot with a swirl of yogurt on top (optional).
Banner Image: 
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Grain: 
Sorghum [1]
Ingredients: 

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 medium white onion, chopped

2 teaspoons fennel seeds

1 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds

1 ¼ pounds carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch thick coins

½ pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (1 large or 2 medium)

6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 bay leaf

1 ½ cups cooked sorghum

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Salt and pepper, to taste

Plain yogurt, to serve (optional)

Active time: 
20 minutes
Yield: 
6 servings
Nutrition: 
Calories: 210, Total Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 220mg, Carbohydrate: 34g, Total Sugar: 8g, Added Sugar 0g, Fiber: 7g, Protein: 4g
Author: 

Recipe and photo courtesy of Desert Oasis Teff & Grain [2].

Diet: 
African Heritage Diet
Recipe tags: 
Quick & Easy Affordable
Course: 
Soups & Appetizers
Meal: 
Lunch
Dietary choice: 
Vegetarian Gluten-free
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Description: 

The sorghum in this beautiful soup lends great texture and heartiness to it.

Serving Size: 
1/6 recipe

Source URL: https://wholegrainscouncil.org/recipes/spicy-sorghum-carrot-soup

Links
[1] https://wholegrainscouncil.org/grain/sorghum
[2] https://www.desertoasisteff.com/zesty-lemony-sorghum-and-chicken-skewer-bowl-3-2/