Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup
Warm your soul with this Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup, a delightful blend of tender carrots, hearty lentils, and aromatic spices. Perfect for chilly days, this nutrient-rich dish is not only comforting but incredibly easy to prepare. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, it’s sure to impress at any dinner table or serve as a satisfying meal during busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red or green lentils
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water. Chop onions and carrots; mince garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Stir in diced carrots along with cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper; cook until fragrant.
- Add rinsed lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 25 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender (exercise caution with hot liquids).
- Stir in coconut milk for creaminess. Adjust seasoning before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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