Cooking Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup, if desired.
• To prepare your carrots, peel them and then cut them on the diagonal so each piece is about ½′′ thick at the widest part.
• Place the carrots on the baking sheet. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and ½ teaspoon of the salt. Toss until the carrots are lightly coated in oil and seasonings. Arrange them in a single layer.
• Roast the carrots until they’re caramelized on the edges and easily pierced through by a fork, 25 to 40 minutes, tossing halfway.
• Once the carrots are almost done roasting, in a Dutch oven or soup pot, warm the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and turning translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add the garlic, coriander and cumin. Cook until fragrant while stirring constantly, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour in the vegetable broth and water, while scraping up any browned bits on the bottom.
• Add the roasted carrots to the pot when they are out of the oven. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 15 minutes.
• Once the soup is done cooking, let it cool for a few minutes. Carefully transfer the hot soup to a blender, working in batches if necessary.
• Add the butter, lemon juice, and several twists of black pepper. Blend until completely smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste.
• This soup keeps well in the refrigerator for about four days, or for several months in the freezer.