Nutty Carrot Cumin Soup
Warm up your soul with this Nutty Carrot Cumin Soup, a velvety and aromatic blend of sweet carrots, earthy cumin, and creamy toasted almonds. This vibrant soup brings together wholesome ingredients and comforting spices to create a dish that’s both hearty and easy to prepare. Made with nutrient-packed carrots simmered in fragrant vegetable stock and finished with a garnish of yogurt, cilantro, and crunchy almonds, this recipe offers an irresistible fusion of flavors and textures. Perfect for a cozy dinner or as an elegant starter, this recipe is ready in just 45 minutes and serves four. Indulge in a bowl of this healthy, savory soup while reaping the benefits of its plant-based ingredients and warm, nutty undertones.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 800 milliliters vegetable stock
- 50 grams almonds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Instructions
Peel and chop the carrots into small chunks. Finely dice the onion and garlic.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
Add the garlic and ground cumin to the pot. Sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the chopped carrots and toss them in the spiced onion and garlic mixture for about 2 minutes.
Pour the vegetable stock into the pot and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
While the soup is simmering, toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside to cool slightly.
Once the carrots are cooked, remove the pot from the heat and allow the soup to cool for 5 minutes. Then, use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender to puree until smooth.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste, then return it to low heat to warm through.
Divide the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with a drizzle of plain yogurt, a sprinkle of toasted almonds, and fresh cilantro. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1194 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.4 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 4656 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.9 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.4 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.7 g | ||
| Protein | 35.4 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 617 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 3573 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
