Preparation time: a few minutes
Cooking time: under 30 minutes
 

Look at the instructions on the package of tapioca that you buy. Some tapioca requires overnight soaking in water.

1. Sweat the onion in the butter in a large pot until translucent.
2. Add the diced carrots, salt and pepper.
3. Add the water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 15 minutes. Set aside about 4 tbsp. of the carrot soup.
4. Off the heat, purée the soup, then add the carrot pieces.
5. Return to a boil; add the red quinoa and after 5 minutes, sprinkle in the tapioca while stirring. Cook 7 minutes longer.
6. Off the heat, add the coriander, cumin, cinnamon and cream to taste. Serve hot with croutons.