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Lentil and Carrot Soup
This easy, one-pot Lentil and Carrot Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish loaded with protein, fiber, and antioxidants. A vegetable-based soup teeming with warm, savory, and umami flavors that you can enjoy on its own or with a slice of crusty bread.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 307 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 1 cup carrots (about 3-4 small carrots)
- 6 teaspoons Yondu Seasoing (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 ground cumin
- 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
- Make it creamy. If you like to make a creamier and richer version of this soup, you can add a splash of full-fat coconut milk to the mix or add a dollop of vegan yogurt before serving.
- Make it thicker. The potato and lentils will give the soup a thick consistency, but if you want to give it more volume, you can place half of the soup mixture in a blender and puree it then add it back to the pot. You can also use an immersion hand blender and blend until everything is smooth and thick.
- Give it a spicy kick. If you like your soup on the spicy side, you can add red chili flakes, cayenne, or chili powder to the mix.
Nutrition Information
Calories
307kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
30mg
(1%)
Potassium
857mg
(24%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
5369IU
(107%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
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.