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.

Gemma Coleman
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. It's even better the next day.


Wasim Hyder
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Chen Kenny
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I'm not usually a fan of lentil soup, but this recipe is a game-changer. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Owais Jaan
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Louis Mona
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I'm always looking for healthy and delicious soup recipes. This soup fits the bill perfectly.


Man Manshad
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Danishmashe Danish
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It was so easy and convenient.


Hiskia HiskiaKuvare
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but I really enjoyed this soup. The lentils and spices balanced out the sweetness of the carrots perfectly.


Jessica Hoffman
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This soup is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook. I highly recommend it.


Hashir DON
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and interesting vegetarian recipes. This soup is a great addition to my repertoire.


Brice Reed
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a very affordable meal.


David Edosomwan
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Rohit Parmar
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I always get compliments on it.


Falr Kevin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was flavorful and hearty. My husband and kids loved it.


Christine Glodon
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This soup is so delicious and comforting. I love the combination of lentils and carrots. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Olivia Krens
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I'm not usually a fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind! The carrots and spices give it a really nice flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sasquatch Mike
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add some extra vegetables, like zucchini or spinach, to make it even healthier.