Heat olive oil in a large soup pot on medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for ~6-7 minutes or until tender. Add carrots,season with salt and pepper, cover and cook for ~10 minutes.

Stir in the cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper. Add broth, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook until carrots are tender ~20 minutes.

Transfer mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Return mixture to the pot, stir in honey, taste and adjust for seasoning (more cayenne, salt, pepper, etc.)