Hearty Vegetable Soup with Parmesan Toasts

Ingredients
1 onion, chopped
Olive oil
1 carrot, chopped
Salt, to taste
1/2 yellow pepper, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
3-4 potatoes, chopped
1.2L water (6 cups)
Fresh mint and parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon baking soda (for washing vegetables)
Black pepper, to taste
2 eggs
100g (1/2 cup) yogurt
50g vermicelli
2 more glasses of water (about 500ml)
Broth (optional)
For the Parmesan Toasts
Salt, to taste
Herbs of Provence, to taste
Smoked paprika, to taste
Garlic powder, to taste
Olive oil
Parmesan cheese, grated
Bread slices
Directions
For the Vegetable Soup:
Cook Onion: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened.
Add Carrot and Peppers: Add the chopped carrot, salt, and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Then add the yellow, green, and red peppers. Stir well.
Simmer Vegetables: Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
Add Potatoes and Water: Add the chopped potatoes and 1.2 liters (6 cups) of water. Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
Prepare Herbs: Finely chop the mint and parsley.
Add Seasonings: Add more salt, black pepper, chopped mint, and parsley to the pot.
Prepare Egg Mixture: In a bowl, mix the eggs and yogurt until well combined. Set aside.
Add Vermicelli: Add the vermicelli to the soup, cover, and cook over medium heat for 12 minutes. Add 2 more glasses of water (about 500ml) if needed.
Finish Soup: Add the broth if using, then slowly stir in the egg mixture. Mix well and let it cook for another few minutes until heated through.
For the Parmesan Toasts:
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Prepare Toasts: In a small bowl, mix salt, Herbs of Provence, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Brush bread slices with olive oil, sprinkle with the spice mixture, and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake Toasts: Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the vegetable soup hot with a side of crispy Parmesan toasts.
Garnish with additional fresh herbs for extra flavor.