Carrot & Cumin Soup

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Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted
  • 1 pinch chili flakes or 1 pinch chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons soft brown sugar
  • 1 2/3 cups chicken stock or 1 2/3 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 6 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Fry the onion in a little oil until it softens.
  2. Add the cumin and chili and cook for a minute then add the carrot, sugar and stock and bring to a simmer.
  3. Cook for 10 minutes or until the carrot is very soft, then whizz in a blender. Add some more stock or water if the soup is too thick and reheat if you need to.
  4. Stir through the cilantro, season well.
  5. Add a spoonful of creme fraiche to each bowl to serve, if you like.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

635 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.2g 26% DV
Total Fat 35.8g 46% DV
Carbs 77.1g 28% DV
Fiber 11.7g 42% DV
Sugar 37.7g 75% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10045.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 2269.3mg 48% DV
Cholesterol 0.5mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 945mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 147.7mg 100% DV
Calcium 633mg 49% DV
Iron 28.9mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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