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Creamy Red Lentil and Carrot Soup with Warm Spices


  • Author: Imili Johnson
  • Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients:

– 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed and drained
– 4 medium-sized carrots, peeled and chopped
– 1 medium onion, finely chopped
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
– 1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter)
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon ground coriander
– 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
– 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
– 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh lemon juice (optional, for a tangy finish)
– Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)


Instructions

Ingredients:

– 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed and drained
– 4 medium-sized carrots, peeled and chopped
– 1 medium onion, finely chopped
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
– 1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter)
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon ground coriander
– 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
– 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
– 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh lemon juice (optional, for a tangy finish)
– Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Notes

– Red lentils cook quickly compared to other types of lentils, making this soup perfect for a quick meal. Be careful not to overcook the lentils as they can become too mushy.
– For a more rustic texture, you can skip blending the soup entirely or blend only half of it, leaving some chunks of carrots and lentils for bite.
– If the soup is too thick after blending, feel free to add more broth or water to reach your desired consistency.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250-300
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Protein: 10g