CARROT & LENTIL SOUP
A thick, creamy and comforting soup perfect for a chilly autumn evening. It has a consistency similar to pea soup. This is a modified version of a recipe from a Quick & Healthy cookbook. (I will post the exact title when I have it in front of me - it's a good cookbook). This turned out much better than I expected -- it has a rich flavor.
Provided by AmyJoV3
Categories Lentil
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place onion, garlic and cumin in a stock pot with 1/2 cup of the vegetable stock. Cook over medium-low heat until onion is soft and translucent.
- Add carrots and celery. Stir and cook for a 4-5 minutes (until coated with stock and somewhat soft).
- Add remaining 3 1/2 cups of vegetable stock (I like the low-sodium varieties) and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 20-30 minutes.
- When carrots are softened (easily pierced with a fork), scoop 1-2 cups of soup at a time into a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth, thick and creamy. Repeat until you have processed all the soup.
- Return blended soup into the stock pot and add lentils.
- Cook over low to medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes, until lentils are soft.
- Refrigerate at this point to serve later, or continue to the next step.
- Ladle into soup bowls and add a tablespoon of buttermilk (or cream or sour cream) to each serving. Stir.
- Add freshly ground pepper to taste, garnish with parsley or basil (if desired) and serve. You may also add parmesan cheese or other toppings that you like.
- Serve with a thick, crusty bread and a side salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.5, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 131.7, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 11.5, Sugar 8.9, Protein 9.2
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Sifiniza Bongani
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting, and it's packed with healthy ingredients. I love that it's easy to make, too. I highly recommend this soup to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy meal.
Charity Chisenga
[email protected]I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the sweet and savory flavors, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Sahabuddin Khan
[email protected]This carrot lentil soup is delicious and easy to make! I love that it's packed with vegetables and lentils, and it's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table. I also love that it's so versatile - you can add or remove vegetables to suit your ta