Description
Red lentil soup is the perfect comfort food, ideal for chilly evenings. This creamy, nutrient-packed dish combines earthy spices with sweet vegetables, creating a rich and satisfying flavor that warms you from the inside out. Quick to prepare and bursting with taste, it’s perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or gathering with friends. Enjoy a bowl that delights your palate while nourishing your body!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; stir until fragrant.
- Toss in diced carrots and cumin powder; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Stir in rinsed red lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until lentils are soft, stirring occasionally.
- Blend the soup until smooth with an immersion blender or regular blender, adding coconut milk gradually to reach desired creaminess.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs or croutons.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg