Description
A hearty and nutritious one-pot creamy carrot lentil soup made with simple ingredients and bursting with flavor. Perfect for a cozy and healthy meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili flakes. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chopped carrots and red lentils. Stir to coat in the spices.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until carrots and lentils are soft.
- Stir in coconut milk and blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, blend in batches using a countertop blender.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- Add more broth or water if soup becomes too thick after blending.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Top with a swirl of yogurt or extra coconut milk for added richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg