Spicy Carrot and Red Lentil Soup: A Comforting and Healthy Delight
Enjoy a bowl of Spicy Carrot and Red Lentil Soup, a comforting dish packed with nutrients and flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add carrots, red lentils, broth, cumin, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of coconut milk before serving.
- Spice level can be adjusted by varying the amount of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spicy Carrot And Red Lentil Soup, healthy soup, comfort food