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Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup

Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup
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A warm and comforting spiced soup made with carrots and red lentils, perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week.

Ingredients

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  • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
  • 1 pound carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
  • 1 to 1.5 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • Pinch of smoked paprika or red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4–5 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk (optional)
  • 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley) for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion with a pinch of salt and cook for 4–5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
  3. Add curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and tomato paste, stirring for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in carrots and red lentils, then pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until carrots and lentils are soft.
  6. Stir in coconut milk (if using) and lemon juice, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. For a smoother soup, blend half of it with an immersion blender. Adjust thickness with more broth if necessary.
  8. Ladle into bowls and top with herbs and a squeeze of lemon.

Notes

Store in sealed containers for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat gently with a splash of water or broth.

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