Chez Mimi Carrot Soup

Recipe Instructions Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, leeks and carrots and cook until the leeks are softened, 10 minutes. Add the cumin, cayenne pepper and chicken broth. Let simmer, covered, until the carrots are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Puree the soup in a blender in batches until smooth. Serve warm or cold with a dollop of creme fraiche and a pinch of chopped cilantro. This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings. Each of 6 servings: 182 calories; 1,103 mg sodium; 0 cholesterol; 11 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 13 grams carbohydrates; 8 grams protein; 3.20 grams fiber.