One Pot Creamy Carrot Lentil Soup: Easy Comfort in a Bowl
One Pot Creamy Carrot Lentil Soup is a delightful blend of healthy ingredients providing easy comfort in a bowl.
Equipment
- large pot
- Immersion blender
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional garnish
- chopped parsley
- drizzle of coconut milk
- croutons
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in chopped carrots, rinsed lentils, and spices (cumin, coriander, paprika). Cook for 2-3 minutes to toast the spices.
- Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the carrots and lentils are soft (about 20-25 minutes).
- Use an immersion blender to blend part of the soup directly in the pot, leaving some chunks for texture. Alternatively, transfer half the soup to a blender and return it to the pot.
- Stir in coconut milk for a rich, velvety finish. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and lemon juice if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
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