Spiced carrot and lentil soup is a delicious and nutritious dish that’s relatively easy to make. Here’s a basic recipe for you to try
Ingredients: Spiced carrot and lentil soup
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon ground coriander
– 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
– 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
– 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed and drained
– 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
– 1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped
– 6 cups vegetable broth
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Juice of 1 lemon
– Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions: Spiced carrot and lentil soup
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until they become translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for a minute to toast the spices.
- Add chopped carrots, sweet potato, and rinsed lentils to the pot. Stir well to coat the vegetables and lentils with the spices.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Season the soup with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Adjust the spices if needed.
- Serve the spiced carrot and lentil soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Enjoy your homemade spiced carrot and lentil soup!
