Carrot And Red Lentil Soup With Parsley Cream

Name: Carrot And Red Lentil Soup With Parsley Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 small carrots, sliced (1lb); 1 onion, chopped; 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 6 cups chicken stock; 1 cup red lentil, sorted and rinsed; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Parsley Cream; 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves; 1 green onion; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 small carrots, sliced (1lb)
1 onion, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground ginger
6 cups chicken stock
1 cup red lentil, sorted and rinsed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Parsley Cream
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1 green onion
1/3 cup sour cream
1 pinch cayenne pepper

1
In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook carrots, onion, red pepper, garlic and ginger, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
2
Add stock and lentils; bring to boil.
3
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until carrots are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
4
With immersion blender or in batches in blender, puree soup; return to simmer.
5
Season with lemon juice and salt.
6
Parsley Cream: Meanwhile, finely chop parsley and green onion; place in small bowl.
7
Mix in sour cream and cayenne pepper.
8
Ladle soup into bowls.
9
Garnish with dollop of Parsley cream.

784

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

115

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 6 small carrots, sliced (1lb), 1 onion, chopped, 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Carrot And Red Lentil Soup With Parsley Cream falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!