Description
Spiced Carrot & Lentil Soup – a creamy, vibrant, and wholesome blend of carrots, lentils, and warm spices for cozy nights or nourishing meals.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground coriander
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
5 large carrots, peeled and chopped
¾ cup dried red lentils
4 cups vegetable broth
Salt & black pepper to taste
Juice of ½ lemon
Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Optional toppings: coconut milk swirl, black pepper, extra lentils
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes.
2. Stir in garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, and cayenne; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add carrots, lentils, and vegetable broth. Stir and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer 25–30 minutes until carrots and lentils are tender.
5. Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
6. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
7. Serve warm with coconut milk, herbs, or extra lentils on top.
Notes
Use fresh ginger for best flavor.
Adjust spice level by increasing cayenne.
Add coconut milk for an extra creamy soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern / Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg