Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! This year I decided to cook different dishes to change it up a bit. This soup was very easy and delicious to make. The great thing about soups is that it can be made ahead. This recipe is courtesy of Ayurveda. the recipe only serves 4 so I had to double it.

For the  roasted chicpeas:

32 oz can of chicpeas

2 tbsp apple cider

2 tsp Spring Spice Mix   ( see below)

1 tsp of cumin powder

dash of salt

2 tsp sunflower oil

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Rinse and drain the chicpeas well and dry with a towel. Place in a bowl and add all the ingredients. Mix well using your hands.

Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes. Stirring every 15 minutes.

Spring Spice Mix:

1  tbsp whole coriander seeds

1 tsp fenugreek seed

1 tbsp whole cumin seeds

1 tbsp tumeric powder

1 tbsp ginger powder

1 tsp black pepper

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

pinch of clove powder

For the soup:

4 cups of water

2 tsp coriander powder

1 pound of carrots, coarsely chopped

2-3 inch fresh gingerroot, peeled and chopped

2 tsp ghee or sunflower oil plus for drizzling

dash of salt and pepper

roasted chicpeas

In a medium saucepan boil the 4 cups of water with the coriander powder. Add the carrots and ginger. Add all the seasonings.  Boil covered for 15 to 20 minutes till tender. Using a hand blender, blend till smooth. Serve in bowls topped with the roasted chicpeas and drizzle with oil or ghee.