Spiced Carrot Lentil Soup
A super easy, healthy, and delicious spiced carrot lentil soup with a perfect balance of flavors & textures. Gluten-free, vegan, and in a bowl in 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 247kcal
Ingredients
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbs coconut oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 2 carrots chopped
- 1 cup red lentils
- 6 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped + extra for garnishing
- to taste salt
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, add oil, garlic & onion. Saute for 5 minutes.
- Stir in all spices (except salt), let cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Add lentils, carrots and water/broth. Turn heat to high, bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and let simmer uncovered for 20 minutes or until all is tender and water/broth has reduced to your liking.
- Salt to taste.
- Stir in cilantro, turn off heat, cover and let it sit for a few minutes. Optionally, garnish with more cilantro before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5224IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 4mg