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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Shana Marable
[email protected]This is one of my favorite soups! It's so creamy and comforting. I love to serve it with a crusty bread for dipping.
Md Ali Hossen
[email protected]This soup is not very flavorful. I think I'll add more spices and herbs next time.
wr ratul
[email protected]I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect! It was so easy to just throw all the ingredients in and let it cook all day.
Vasamsetti sitaramudu
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.
Jiyae Qalb
[email protected]I found this soup to be a bit too spicy. I think I'll use less chili powder next time.
Juan Carlos Binario
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover carrots and lentils. It's also a very affordable meal.
Md Mahafuj
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a bit of chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish.
Mohsin Hussain
[email protected]This soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
GHOZT GAMEZ
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Legends Writers
[email protected]This was the perfect soup for a cold winter day. It was so warm and comforting. I loved the addition of the lentils, which gave the soup a nice boost of protein.
Juma Nviri
[email protected]This soup was a little too thick for my liking. I think I'll add more liquid next time.
Lila Sanjel
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was creamy, flavorful, and very satisfying.
Hamdan Noob
[email protected]This is my new favorite soup! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of carrots and lentils.
Phoebe Richards
[email protected]This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.
Antoni Greazmann
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and it was still very flavorful. I also added a bit of chopped spinach for extra nutrients.
Karabow Mositow
[email protected]This carrot lentil soup was a hit! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the soup was so creamy and comforting. I added a bit of extra cumin and chili powder to give it a little more kick, and it turned out perfect. Will definitely be making this a