Instructions: Toasted fennel seeds perfectly complement sweet carrots, apples and sweet potatoes, while fresh lemon juice adds a nice tang in this brilliantly colored soup.

In large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add fennel seeds and toast until darkened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add apple, carrots and sweet potatoes and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add rice, turmeric, stock and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

Drain vegetables and reserve broth. Discard bay leaf. Transfer vegetables and small amounts of reserved broth in batches to food processor and puree until smooth. Return pureed soup and any remaining reserved broth to soup pot. Simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.

To serve, ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with cilantro.

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