Description
A hearty and flavorful spicy carrot and lentil soup that warms you up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 1 cup lentils, rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until soft.
- Add carrots, cumin, coriander, and cayenne; stir for 2 minutes.
- Add lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Blend soup until smooth, if desired.
- Season with salt and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Add more broth for a thinner soup.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spicy carrot and lentil soup, vegan soup, healthy soup