Red Lentil and Carrot Soup Recipe

Name: Red Lentil and Carrot Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
In a 4-quart saucepan bring lentils and water to a boil and skim froth.
2
Stir in onion, garlic, ground coriander, cumin, and turmeric and simmer, partially covered, 15 minutes.
3
Stir in carrots and bell pepper and simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.
4
Soup may be prepared up to this point 3 days ahead, cooled, uncovered, and chilled, covered.
5
Stir in coriander, scallion greens, cayenne, and salt and pepper to taste.
6
Serve soup garnished with coriander sprigs.

310

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound red lentils*, picked over, 7 cups water, 1 cup chopped onion, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Red Lentil and Carrot 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.

Red Lentil and Carrot Soup

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