Spiced carrot soup with smoked almonds

This spiced carrot soup with smoked almonds is a warm, comforting dish perfect for cooler days. Quick and easy to prepare, it combines creamy texture with aromatic spices. Ideal for cozy evenings!

Spiced carrot soup with smoked almonds
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Serves: 4 Prep Time: 50 minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 medium brown onions, chopped coarsely

20 g fresh ginger, grated finely

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

½ cinnamon stick

1kg carrots, cut into 1cm rounds

500 ml vegetable stock

750 ml water

200 g Greek-style yoghurt

2 cloves garlic, crushed

½ small red onion, sliced thinly

40 g chopped smoked almonds

8 sprigs fresh cilantro

Instructions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook brown onion, stirring, until soft.

Add ginger, cumin, ground coriander and cinnamon to the pan; cook, stirring, until fragrant. Add carrot, stock and the water; bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until the carrots are soft.

Remove cinnamon stick. Stand soup for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine yoghurt and garlic in a small bowl.

Blend soup in batches until smooth (or use a stick blender). Return soup to same pan; stir over medium heat until hot. Season.

Ladle soup into serving bowls; top with yoghurt mixture, red onion, almonds and coriander. Sprinkle with pepper.

Spiced carrot soup with smoked almonds