Description
Warm up with a hearty bowl of Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup. This flavorful and nutritious soup is a perfect blend of spices, carrots, and red lentils, creating a comforting dish that’s easy to make and satisfying to eat.
Ingredients
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Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1-2 teaspoons chili
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 600 grams carrots, sliced
- 150 grams red lentils
- 1.5 liters 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 the soup: Add in the 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, use a stand-alone blender.
- Add finishing touches: Stir in the chopped coriander. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish as desired.
Notes
- Substitutions are possible for various ingredients.
- Step-by-step photos, FAQs, and a video for this recipe are available on the blog.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
