5 from 108 votes
Lentil and Carrot Soup
This lentil and carrot soup combines brown lentils, carrots, onion, garlic, potato, and warm spices like cumin and turmeric, simmered in seasoned water with Yondu seasoning. The result is a hearty, savory broth with tender vegetables and lentils, offering earthy and slightly spicy flavors. Optional lemon juice adds brightness to finish the dish. It suits those seeking a nourishing, plant-based soup with balanced textures.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
307 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 1 cup carrot about 3-4 small carrots
- 6 teaspoons yondu seasoning (for 6 cups of boiling water)
- 1 cup onion (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium russet potato (diced)
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 halve lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Saute onion and carrots in the olive oil for about 5 minutes. Then add garlic and saute for 1 more minute. Set mixture aside in a small bowl.
- In the same stock pot, add 6 cups of water and bring to a boil. Add 6 teaspoons of Yondu and mix well. Then add back the onion, carrots and garlic. Add cumin, turmeric, lentils and potatoes. Let it come back to a slight boil and then turn down low and cook for 20-30 minutes (until lentils are tender to your liking).
- Salt to taste, if needed, once it is finished cooking. If you’d like you can squeeze in the juice of half a lemon into the pot or add lemon slices to your bowl. Enjoy!
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Notes
- To make the soup creamier, add a splash of full-fat coconut milk or a dollop of vegan yogurt before serving.
- For a thicker texture, puree half or all of the soup using a blender or immersion blender, then return it to the pot.
- Add red chili flakes, cayenne, or chili powder to give the soup a spicy kick if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Calories
307kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
30mg
(1%)
Potassium
857mg
(18%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
5369IU
(107%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 857mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 5369IU | 107% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.