How to make an easy morrocan lamb tajine With dried prunes

Cold and crappy weather calls for a big bowl of warm soup.

This carrot soup has everything (which if you still haven’t tried I highly recommend!) .
Lovely carrots, a pinch of fresh lime juice, and perfectly crispy chickpeas. It is a bowl of pure health and the flavor is outstanding. Let's start making it . Have any of you made homemade harissa yet? If so please share your recipe in the comments!

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-45 minutes Serves: 4

1 TBS coconut oil (or oil of choice)
2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, diced
1 bunch of carrots (about 1 lb worth) Diced
4 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tsp freshly minced ginger
2 tsp - 2 TBS harissa (depending on the brand the spice level with vary. Start with 2 tsp and add more as you go. We ended up using over 3 TBS worth but we like the heat!)
5 cups vegetable stock (add more if you like a thinner soup)
Salt and pepper to taste
Squeeze of fresh lime juice
Cilantro for garnish

For the Chickpea Croutons

1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, if canned rinsed, drained, and patted dry
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
pinch of fine sea salt
2 tsp coconut oil (or oil of choice)

Preparation
1.Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Toss the chickpeas with the spices and oil. Place on a prepared baking sheet and roast in the oven until lightly browned and crisp. About 25-30 minutes. Toss halfway through cooking time.
2.Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium high heat. Add the leeks and sauté for about 5 minutes stirring often. Add the garlic, carrots, ginger and harissa (remember to start with less harissa and add more as you taste test). Sauté vegetables for about 3 more minutes. Stir in vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes (or until vegetables are tender)
3.With an immersion blender (or carefully with a regular blender) Puree the soup. Season with salt and pepper. Taste test and add more harissa if needed.
4.Serve soup with spiced chickpeas, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, and plenty of minced cilantro. Enjoy!

Notes
Use this recipe as a guide. Adjust measurements and ingredients as necessary. Always taste test as you go.