Description
Lentil and Carrot Soup is a comforting, nutritious dish that combines earthy lentils and sweet carrots, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
- Green or brown lentils
- Fresh carrots
- Yellow onion
- Garlic
- Vegetable broth
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Dried thyme or bay leaf
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and diced carrots; cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in rinsed lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, and herbs. For a creamier texture, blend partially with an immersion blender if desired.
- Adjust seasoning before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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