Carrot, Red Lentil And Orange Soup Recipe

Name: Carrot, Red Lentil And Orange Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, peeled, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 2 celery ribs, trimmed, chopped; 1 lb carrot, peeled, chopped; 1/2 cup red lentil, rinsed; 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, diced; 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock; 1 cup fresh orange juice (a cup!); 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, minced; 1 dash salt; 1 dash ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons plain yogurt; 4 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, peeled, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 celery ribs, trimmed, chopped
1 lb carrot, peeled, chopped
1/2 cup red lentil, rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup fresh orange juice (a cup!)
1/2 teaspoon orange zest, minced
1 dash salt
1 dash ground black pepper
4 tablespoons plain yogurt
4 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped

1
In a large saucepan heat the oil, then gently fry the onion, bay leaf & celery for 5 minutes to soften them slightly, BUT DO NOT BROWN!
2
Add the carrots & cook, stirring for another 2 minutes, until well coated in the onion & celery mixture.
3
Stir in the lentils, tomatoes veggie stock, & bring to a boil before turning down the heat, covering & simmering for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick & tender.
4
Remove from the heat & let stand, covered for 10 minutes, before discarding the bay leaf.
5
Stir in the orange juice, the zest & seasoning, then return to the heat & reheat gently until piping hot BUT NOT BOILING!
6
To serve, ladel into warmed soup bowls & swirl the surface with a tablespoon of yogurt, then sprinkle a little chopped parsley on top & ENJOY!

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, peeled, chopped, 1 bay leaf, 2 celery ribs, trimmed, chopped, and more.

Yes, Carrot, Red Lentil And Orange Soup 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.

Carrot, Red Lentil And Orange Soup

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