Spicy Carrot And Lentil Soup
Cozy, spicy carrot and lentil soup that's packed with flavor and easy to make. Its creamy texture and spicy kick will warm your belly on those cold fall and winter days.
Equipment
- immersion blender
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion (medium to large)
- 3-4 garlic cloves
- 500 g carrots (without carrot tops)
- 120 g red lentils
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon hot paprika powder
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- 1,5 l vegetable broth (hot)
- 150 ml coconut milk (full-fat, unsweetened)
- 30 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the onion. Mince the garlic, and peel and dice the carrots. Set aside.
- Saute onion in preheated oil until fragrant and translucent, about 6-7 minutes. Add garlic, saute for a minute, and then add the carrots sauteing everything for a few more minutes.
- Add spices and hot vegetable broth, stir well, and cover with a lid. Let it boil and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add the lentils and continue cooking until the carrots and lentils become soft.
- Pour coconut milk, and blend everything well with an immersion blender into a thick, creamy soup. Finally, add lime juice and season with salt to your taste.
- Serve with a drizzle of kefir, regular yogurt, coconut yogurt, bread croutons, and toasted sunflower seeds.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1portionCalories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 64mgPotassium: 575mgFiber: 10gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 14116IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 3mg
Nutritional information provided is an estimate based on ingredients data and should be used for informational purposes only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on factors such as portion size, preparation methods and ingredients used.