Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 small onions (peeled and chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (peeled and chopped)
- 250 g red lentils (dried)
- 600 g carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 3 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil
- 250 ml oat milk
- 2 litres vegetable stock
Instructions
- Add some oil to a big pot and place on the hob on a medium/high heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic and cook for a few minutes until the onions start to soften, stirring regularly.
- Add the fresh grated ginger, garam masala and cumin. Stir in and cook for another minute or two.
- Add the chopped carrots, milk and lentils. Prepare the vegetable stock and add to the pot. Stir everything together.
- Bring everything to a boil and once things start to bubble, down to a medium heat. Cover with a lid and cook for another 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
- Blend the soup to a smooth consistency using a hand blender.
- Serve the soup along with some chilli flakes and chopped coriander (cilantro)
- If you wish, you can also add some cream or natural yoghurt of choice for a more creamy texture
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1065mgPotassium: 619mgFiber: 12gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 13170IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 3mg
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