Description
A warm, nourishing Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup made with earthy spices, tender carrots, and hearty lentils for a comforting, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups carrots, diced
- 1 cup lentils (brown or green preferred)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
- Optional: A squeeze of lemon juice
- Optional: Crushed red pepper or chili powder
- Optional: Coconut milk
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the diced carrots and lentils, followed by cumin and coriander. Stir to coat the ingredients in the spices.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add optional ingredients such as lemon juice, crushed red pepper, or coconut milk if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Canned lentils can be used to shorten cooking time; rinse before adding.
- Leeks may replace onions for a milder flavor.
- Frozen carrots work well if fresh ones are unavailable.
- The soup stores well in the fridge for up to one week or in the freezer for three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spiced carrot lentil soup, carrot lentil soup, vegan soup, healthy lentil soup, easy soup recipe, comforting soup