Description
This Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish, combining fragrant spices with tender carrots and red lentils. Perfect for a wholesome lunch or dinner, this soup is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1–2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 600 grams carrots, sliced
- 150 grams red lentils
- 1.5 liters vegetable stock
- 1 handful fresh coriander, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare aromatics: Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent.
- Add garlic and spices: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Then add ground coriander, cumin, chili powder, turmeric, and ground ginger. Cook the spices for about 1 minute until fragrant to enhance their flavors.
- Add main ingredients: Pour in the sliced carrots, red lentils, and vegetable stock into the pot. Stir everything together evenly.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook gently for 25 minutes, or until the carrots and lentils are tender and fully cooked.
- Blend the soup: Once cooked, use a hand blender directly in the pot to purée the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a stand-alone blender and blend thoroughly.
- Finish with coriander and seasoning: Stir in the chopped fresh coriander. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish as desired, then serve immediately for a warming, flavorful meal.
Notes
- Adjust the chili powder amount based on your preferred spice level.
- You can substitute red lentils with yellow lentils if preferred.
- Use homemade vegetable stock for added depth of flavor or store-bought for convenience.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving for a fresh, bright note.
