Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup
Cozy up with this spiced, plant-based soup that will leave you and your wallet full and satisfied.
Servings 5 servings
Calories 200kcal
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 large carrots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 4.5 oz can green diced chiles
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup lentils uncooked
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Dice the onions and peel and dice the carrots. Mince the garlic.
- Add the oil to the skillet and allow the pan to warm up to medium heat. Add the vegetables, garlic, and green chiles (do not drain or rinse) and sauté for about five minutes.
- Add the spices and coat the vegetable mixture.
- Add the lentils and broth and bring the soup to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Optional: Puree half of the soup for a thicker consistency or gradually add half a cup of water for a thinner consistency.
Notes
Cooking Notes:
- Instead of adding water at the end try adding half a cup of milk or heavy cream until you reach a desired consistency.
- Top with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt
- Add half a pound of animal protein if desired but keep at least half of the protein source as lentils to keep the cost of this recipe low