Description

This Spiced Carrot & Lentil Soup is cozy, vibrant, and nourishing. Packed with protein-rich lentils, sweet carrots, and warming spices, it’s a bowl of comfort perfect for chilly days. Whether you’re preparing a healthy weeknight meal or looking for a make-ahead lunch, this soup delivers both flavor and nutrition. The natural sweetness of carrots combined with earthy lentils and bold spices makes it both satisfying and wholesome—a true comfort classic.

Ingredients

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp smoked paprika
5 large carrots, peeled and chopped
1 cup red or green lentils (rinsed)
6 cups vegetable broth
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt & pepper to taste

Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute.
Add carrots and lentils, stirring to coat in spices.
Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 25–30 minutes until carrots and lentils are tender.
Blend with an immersion blender until smooth (or leave slightly chunky).
Stir in lemon juice, season with salt and pepper.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro.

Notes

Use coconut milk for extra creaminess.

Swap red lentils with green or brown, adjusting cook time

Add chili flakes for a spicier kick.