Description
One Pot Creamy Carrot Lentil Soup is a nourishing and comforting dish that blends sweet carrots and earthy lentils into a rich, velvety soup. Perfect for chilly nights, this quick-to-make recipe can easily be customized with your favorite spices or additional vegetables. Enjoy each warm spoonful as you gather with family or savor a cozy evening in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 cup red or yellow lentils, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil, diced onion, and minced garlic. Saut? until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add chopped carrots and rinsed lentils; stir well to combine.
- Pour in vegetable broth to cover the vegetables by about an inch (approximately 4 cups). Bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat to low.
- Simmer for about 20 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in coconut milk and spices. Blend until creamy using an immersion blender or carefully transfer to a regular blender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg