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Curried Lentil Carrot Soup

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A warm, simple soup made with red lentils, sweet carrots, and coconut milk, flavored with mild curry spice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and picked over
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder (mild or medium)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk (full-fat or light)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
  • Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
  3. Stir in the diced carrots, curry powder, ground cumin, and turmeric. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, to lightly toast the spices and coat the vegetables.
  4. Add the rinsed red lentils and vegetable broth. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover partially, and let it simmer for about 18–20 minutes, or until the lentils and carrots are very tender.
  6. Stir in the coconut milk and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to meld.
  7. For a smooth soup, use an immersion blender directly in the pot to blend until creamy. For a chunkier texture, blend only part of the soup or leave it as is.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or curry powder if desired. If the soup is too thick, thin with a splash of broth or water until it reaches your preferred consistency.
  9. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice, if using. Serve hot.

Notes

Can be served with a dollop of yogurt or coconut yogurt for extra creaminess. Pairs well with bread or a side salad.

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Keywords: soup, lentils, curry, vegan, healthy

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