Carrot Bean Soup Recipes

CREAMY CARROT AND WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Add olive oil to a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and saute until translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger and saute for 3 minutes.
• Add carrots, white beans, vegetable broth, salt and pepper. Bring soup to a boil, cover with a lid, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until carrots are fork tender.
• Using an immersion blender, or carefully transferring the soup to a high-speed blender, blend the soup until thick and pureed.
• Divide soup between bowls and garnish with toasted cashews and cilantro. Enjoy!

CREAMY CURRIED CARROT & BUTTER BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Put the oil and onions in the biggest saucepan or casserole you have and soften for 10 mins. Stir in the spices and cook for 2 mins, then add the sliced carrots with half the beans and the vegetable stock. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 15-20 mins until the carrots are tender.
• Whizz the soup to a purée with a hand blender, or purée in batches in a blender or food processor. Tip it back into the pan (pour it through a sieve or a colander if you like), and stir in the remaining beans and grated carrot with 500ml hot water. Bring back to a simmer, then cover and cook gently for 10 mins.
• Stir in the milk and season to taste, then keep on a very gentle heat until needed. If you like, snip a few chives over and serve with crusty bread.

CARROT BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a large saucepan (at least 3 quarts).
• Bring soup to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent burning on the bottom.
• Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes.
• Puree the soup with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender or food processor. Do not over blend.

WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH CARROTS

Steps:

• Place the beans in a large saucepan and generously cover with water. Bring to a boil. Boil about 2 minutes, then remove from heat. Allow to soak for at least 1 hour or overnight. Drain the beans, rinse thoroughly under cold water, then drain the beans again. In a 4 quart saucepan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add onion and garlic and about 2 Tblsp. of stock, and saute about 5 minutes, until softened but not browned. Add carrots and sage and saute stirring, about 2 minutes longer. Add the soaked beans and the remaining stock and bring to a boil. Simmer the soup, partially covered and stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours, until the beans are quite tender. Remove the soup from the heat. Transfer about 1 1/2 cups of the beans to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Add about 1/2 cup of the liquid and process to combine. Return puree to the soup and season with salt and pepper. Return the soup to the heat and simmer about 3 minutes longer. Sprinkle with fresh basil.

CARROT, BEAN AND CABBAGE SOUP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large pot (at least 5 quarts).
• Bring soup to a boil, stirring several times so bottom doesn't burn.
• Reduce heat, cover the pan and simmer the soup until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
• If desired, puree the soup with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender or food processor. Do not over blend.