Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup: Easy Comfort in Every Bowl
A delicious and comforting spiced carrot and lentil soup that is easy to make and perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add chopped carrots and spices, cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in lentils and vegetable broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Blend if desired for a creamy texture, then season with salt to taste.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg