Description
Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup is a warm, nourishing dish that brings comfort to any table. The delightful combination of sweet carrots, earthy lentils, and fragrant spices creates a symphony of flavors that’s perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings. This vibrant soup not only warms the soul but is also budget-friendly and excellent for meal prepping. With its colorful presentation and rich aroma, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped carrots (about 4 medium-sized)
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp coriander
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the carrots by washing, peeling, and chopping them into small pieces.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in the chopped carrots along with cumin and coriander. Cook for another 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add rinsed lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover partially with a lid, and let simmer for about 20 minutes until lentils are soft but not mushy.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg