RED LENTIL AND CARROT SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Herb     Vegetable     Valentine's Day     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 8 cups, serving 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 pound red lentils*, picked over
7 cups water
1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
5 carrots (about 10 ounces), halved lengthwise and sliced thin crosswise
1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup packed fresh coriander sprigs, washed well, spin dry, and chopped fine
1/4 cup chopped scallion greens
cayenne to taste
Garnish: fresh coriander sprigs
*available at natural foods stores and specialty foods shops

Steps:

  • In a 4-quart saucepan bring lentils and water to a boil and skim froth. Stir in onion, garlic, ground coriander, cumin, and turmeric and simmer, partially covered, 15 minutes. Stir in carrots and bell pepper and simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Soup may be prepared up to this point 3 days ahead, cooled, uncovered, and chilled, covered.
  • Stir in coriander, scallion greens, cayenne, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve soup garnished with coriander sprigs.

Oliver John
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This recipe is a winner! The soup is delicious and it's so easy to make. I love that it's a vegetarian dish, so it's perfect for Meatless Mondays. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lachhiri Sherpa
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold day. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ethan Wickman
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This recipe is a keeper! The soup is delicious and it's so easy to make. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's really easy to clean up. I'll definitely be making this again.


SAHIN HAWLADER
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold day. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kawasaki H2r Lover
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This recipe is a winner! The soup is delicious and it's so easy to make. I love that it's a vegetarian dish, so it's perfect for Meatless Mondays. I'll definitely be making this again.


Aju Koko
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold day. I'll definitely be making this again.


phil parker
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This recipe is a keeper! The soup is delicious and it's so easy to make. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's really easy to clean up. I'll definitely be making this again.


Brandy Caesar
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold day. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hamza Mushtaq
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This recipe is a winner! The soup is delicious and it's so easy to make. I love that it's a vegetarian dish, so it's perfect for Meatless Mondays. I'll definitely be making this again.


Smile Bea
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This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's a healthy and satisfying meal. I'll definitely be making this again.


Saif ul Malook Travels
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I made this soup for lunch today and it was delicious! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold day. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rokon Uddin
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This recipe is a keeper! The soup is delicious and it's so easy to make. I love that it's a vegetarian dish, so it's perfect for Meatless Mondays. I'll definitely be making this again.


Humaiz Rasheed
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's packed with vegetables. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's really easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Fausa Oloyede
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I'm not usually a fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of carrots and spices gives it a really nice flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sophy Kagiso
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This red lentil and carrot soup is a lifesaver! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that it's healthy and delicious, and it's the perfect meal for a cold day.