Description
Warm up with a bowl of this flavorful Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup. Packed with aromatic spices and wholesome ingredients, this vegan and gluten-free soup is perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, add the onion and cook until softened.
- Add spices: Stir in garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne; cook until fragrant.
- Cook soup: Add carrots, lentils, broth, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Puree: Blend soup until smooth. Stir in lemon juice.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, stir in coconut milk before blending.
- Serve with warm naan or crusty bread.
- This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
