Description
Lentil and Carrot Soup is a nourishing delight that warms your soul. Packed with flavor, it’s the perfect dish for cozy evenings or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils (brown or green)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in diced carrots and rinsed lentils, combining for enhanced flavor.
- Pour in vegetable broth along with cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for about 30 minutes or until lentils are tender but intact. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg