Red Lentil Carrot Ginger Soup
User Reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
143 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American, Middle Eastern
Red Lentil Carrot Ginger Soup
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If you love healthy, veggie-laden soups that are bursting with fabulous flavor but also easy to make, this delicious Red Lentil Carrot Soup is for you!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion roughly chopped
- 1 large orange bell pepper roughly chopped
- 3 medium garlic cloves roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger or ginger paste
- 1½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- pinch cayenne pepper less than ⅛ teaspoon
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ¾ cup red lentils
- 1½ pounds carrots peeled and roughly chopped
- 13.5 ounces canned coconut milk (1 can) I've used both full fat and light with good results
Instructions
- Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the oil and swirl the pan to coat the bottom. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and wilted. Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric and cayenne pepper and cook for another 30-45 seconds until nice and fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth, sugar, salt, red lentils and carrots. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 30-35 minutes until the carrots are super tender. Add the coconut milk and stir well.
- Transfer the soup mixture to a blender and blend in two batches until smooth and creamy. Return to the pot after blending. You can also use an immersion blend right in the pot. Blend until nice and creamy.
- Garnish, if desired, with a drizzle of heavy cream or thinned Greek yogurt and swirl with a toothpick or skewer. Sprinkle lightly with smoked paprika. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
143kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
493mg
(21%)
Potassium
425mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
9563IU
(191%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 493mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 9563IU | 191% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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