Mum's spiced roast carrot and onion soup

Very flavourful, adjust pepper and spice to suit Makes 1 very large bowl or 2 good sized mugs (or small bowls)

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat onion to 180c / 160c fan

Step 2

Line a baking tray with foil, half onion, place cut sides down. Peel and slice carrots, add to the tray. Roast for 30 - 40 mins, turn carrots occasionally so the don't burn

Step 3

While the veg are roasting, add water, stock and spices to a pan and bring to a gentle boil for 10 mins.

Step 4

When roasting is complete, remove the outer onion skin, then transfer all veg to the stock mix

Step 5

Boil for 10 mins, then blend (proper blender or stick blender is fine (but messy!)).

Step 6

Serve with chunky bread, or a cheese scone (see other recipe) - enjoy!