Carrot and Lentil Soup

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soups

Cuisine: Indian, International, Mediterranean

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegetarian

Keyword: carrot and lentil soup, carrot and lentil soup recipe, lentil soup, lentil soup recipe, red lentil soup

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 45

Servings: servings

Calories: 229kcal

Author: Timea

Carrot and lentil soup is a classic for a reason. It’s hearty, flavourful, and incredibly easy to make. This recipe is packed with healthy ingredients and delivers a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion.

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Equipment

1 Soup Pot
1 stick blender

Ingredients

300 g red lentil
1 pcs onion
3 pcs carrots
2 pcs potatoes
3 cloves garlic crushed
2 tablespoon sunflower oil or olive oil
2 tablespoon butter unsalted
2 teaspoon sea salt kosher
1 teaspoon ground pepper freshly ground
1 tablespoon paprika mild, Hungarian
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon mint dried
2 tablespoon tomato passata or paste

Instructions

Wash the red lentils well in cold water to remove any impurities. cut the carrots into rounds and the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Chop the onion and the garlic.
Heat either sunflower oil together with the butter. Add the onion and garlic and soften them a little over low to medium heat.
Add the chopped carrots and potatoes. Stir to combine and sauté for about a minute.
Add the washed red lentils and spices: sea salt, freshly ground pepper, ground coriander, turmeric, paprika, two tablespoons of tomato passata, and a bit of mint
Fill the pot with two litres of water and bring the soup to a boil over medium heat for about half an hour.
Blend the vegetables in the soup until you achieve a creamy and homogeneous consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Serve the soup hot in bowls. Top with a swirl of coconut milk (or cream or yogurt), and sprinkle with a few chili flakes.

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Notes

Red lentils are small and cook very quickly, so soaking isn’t needed.

If your soup is a bit too thin, simply simmer it uncovered for a while longer. This allows some of the excess liquid to evaporate, naturally thickening the soup.

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