Spicy Carrot & White Bean Soup with Parmesan Croutons

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This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Spicy Carrot & White Bean Soup with Parmesan Croutons

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Carrots
• 2 cup White beans
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
• 4 slice Bread slices

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic cloves. Cook until onion becomes translucent.
2. Add carrot slices and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add white beans, vegetable broth, tomato paste, red chili flakes, cumin powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
5. While the soup is simmering, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
6. Cut the bread slices into cubes and place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
7. Bake the croutons in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
8. Once the soup is ready, use an immersion blender or a regular blender to puree the soup until smooth.
9. Serve the soup hot, garnished with Parmesan croutons.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 8g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.