Description
Carrot Lentil Soup with Spices is a delightful dish that warms the heart and nourishes the body, combining the natural sweetness of carrots with earthy lentils and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
- Carrots: 4 medium, peeled and diced
- Red lentils: 1 cup, rinsed
- Onion: 1 medium, chopped
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Fresh ginger: 1 tablespoon, grated
- Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Ground coriander: 1 teaspoon
- Vegetable broth: 4 cups
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: to taste
- Fresh herbs: such as cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by peeling and dicing the carrots, chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, and grating the ginger.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
- Stir in the ground cumin and coriander, then add the diced carrots and rinsed red lentils.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a countertop blender.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and adjust the consistency with more broth or water if needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- Red lentils cook quickly and provide a creamy texture.
- Feel free to experiment with spices like cayenne pepper or smoked paprika.
- This soup is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freeze the soup for up to 3 months for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Carrot Lentil Soup, Vegan Soup, Healthy Soup, Comfort Food