Description
This Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup is a flavorful and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy meal. The combination of aromatic spices, hearty lentils, and sweet carrots creates a satisfying soup that is sure to warm you up.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1–2 teaspoon chili
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 600 grams carrots, sliced
- 150 grams red lentils
- 1.5 litres vegetable stock
- 1 handful fresh coriander, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat the oil in a pot on a medium heat. Sauté the onion for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add spices: Add in the garlic and sauté for a further 1 minute. Add in the ground coriander, cumin, chili, turmeric, and ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook vegetables: Add in the sliced carrots, red lentils, and vegetable stock to the pot. Simmer for 25 minutes until the carrots and lentils are tender.
- Blend the soup: Once cooked, use a hand blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you could use a stand-alone blender.
- Season and serve: Stir in the chopped coriander. Taste and add salt and pepper as required. Serve in bowls with desired garnishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 9.1g
- Sodium: 127.5mg
- Fat: 4.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Carbohydrates: 26.1g
- Fiber: 8.2g
- Protein: 5.5g
