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Carrot Lentil Soup

Spiced Carrot Lentil Soup Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened, then add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
  2. Stir in the carrots, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
  3. Add the broth and lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the carrots are tender and the lentils have broken down.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice, and ladle into bowls. Garnish with fresh herbs and extra lemon juice.

Notes

The soup thickens as it sits, so reheat it with a splash of water or broth. For a silky smooth texture, blend it with an immersion blender right in the pot before adding the lemon.