Spiced Red Lentil-Carrot Soup

Red lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and are rich in dietary fiber, making this soup both nutritious and delicious.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Spiced Red Lentil-Carrot Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Red lentils
• 2 large Carrots
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Rinse the red lentils and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
4. Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, and turmeric powder. Stir well.
5. Add the chopped carrots and red lentils. Stir to combine.
6. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the lentils and carrots are tender.
8. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
9. Stir in the coconut milk, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.