Carrot and Lentil Soup
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5
4 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
339 kcal
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
International
Carrot and Lentil Soup
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Carrot and lentil soup is a comforting, hearty, nutritious, and easy-to-make dish.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups red lentils sorted + rinsed
- 1 yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic peeled + minced
- 2 pounds carrot peeled + roughly chopped (approx. 6 large carrots
- 1.5 pounds sweet potato peeled + roughly chopped (approx. 2 medium potatoes
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons cumin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice to taste, optional but recommended
Optional Garnishes
- parsley or cilantro, or coriander, freshly grated ginger, or a drizzle of olive oil; fresh
Instructions
- Add the onion and garlic to a large pot with a tablespoon of water or broth (or oil if preferred) and sauté over medium heat until translucent, approx. 5 minutes.
- Then add all the remaining ingredients except the lemon juice. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the lentils are cooked and the carrots and sweet potatoes are fork-tender. Stir occasionally.
- Turn off the heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup. Then add the lemon juice, salt and pepper to your taste, and enjoy.
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Notes
- Leftovers keep in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Start with 8 cups of broth, but add more if you prefer a thinner soup.
- As leftovers sit in the fridge, the soup will thicken. You may add more water or broth when reheating if you want to thin out the soup.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
339cal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Sodium
482mg
(20%)
Potassium
1387mg
(30%)
Fiber
23g
(92%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
41700IU
(834%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
124mg
(12%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339cal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 1387mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 23g | 92% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 41700IU | 834% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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