Description
A nourishing and comforting soup made with sweet carrots and hearty lentils, perfect for chilly autumn evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium-sized onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb (450 grams) carrots, sliced or cubed
- 1 â…“ cup (250 grams) green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups (1.5 l) low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 to 1 ½ teaspoon fine salt, to taste
- â…› teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, paprika, and cumin, stirring until fragrant for about 1 minute.
- Toss in the sliced carrots along with the rinsed lentils, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon salt, and several grinds of black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook until the lentils are tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- When the soup is cooked, turn off the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and onion powder.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as you see fit.
- For a creamier texture, let the soup cool slightly and transfer about 2 cups to a blender. Puree until smooth, then return the blended mixture to the pot and stir until well combined.
- Finish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Notes
Add greens or spices for extra flavor. This soup can be made a day in advance and tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg