Slow-Simmered Global Spice Soup
A deeply aromatic vegetable broth infused with warming spices, simmered to perfection for a comforting bowl of global flavors. This soup recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs carrots, onion, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 285 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 medium, peeled and diced carrots
- 1 large, finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed cannellini beans
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 2 diced carrots and 1 chopped onion, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes until softened but not browned.
- Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp cumin seeds, and 1 tsp turmeric powder, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 1 can (15 oz) drained cannellini beans, 4 cups chicken broth, and 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 25 minutes.
- Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Season with salt to taste.
- Step 5: Serve hot with additional cilantro for garnish.
