Cream of Carrot and Mango, with a Hint of Troika Tea

Ingredients (for 4 servings)

500

g

carrots

1

lb

1

mango

1

250

g

potatoes

½

lb

30

g

butter

2

Tbsp.

30

g

honey

2

Tbsp.

800

ml

water

3 ¼

t.

10

g

Troika tea

2

Tbsp.

200

ml

water

¾

cup

250

g

cream cheese

1

cup

300

ml

milk

1 ¼

cup

salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Beforehand

1.

Cut the carrots, mango and potatoes into thin slices.

2.

Sweat the carrots in butter. Add the honey and let them caramelize.

3.

Moisten with 800 ml of water and bring it to a boil. Add the potatoes and mango. Cover and let simmer at low heat for 30 minutes.

4

Let the Troika tea steep in 200 ml of boiling water for 7 minutes.

At prep time

5.

Add the brewed tea, the cheese and the milk. Cook for another 5 minutes without bringing it to a boil.

6.

Blend the soup in the food processor and season to taste.

7.

Just before serving, place a small amount of black tea oil on the soup.