Carrot, Lentil & Orange Soup
Calling all soup lovers! This vibrant and nourishing spiced carrot and lentil soup will warm your soul with every spoonful. Fragrant cumin and coriander seeds blend harmoniously with sweet carrots and creamy red lentils, all simmered together in a rich orange juice-infused vegetable stock. Topped with a dollop of refreshing yogurt, a sprinkle of fresh coriander, and a hint of paprika, this soup is a feast for the senses. Make a batch today and treat yourself to a cozy and flavorful bowl of goodness.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 onion chopped
- 225g carrots diced
- 75g red lentils
- 300ml orange juice
- 2 tbsp low-fat natural yogurt
- fresh chopped coriander to garnish
- pinch paprika to garnish
- 600ml vegetable stock
Instructions
- Crush the seeds in a pestle and mortar, then dry-fry for 2 mins in a large pan until lightly browned. Add the onion, carrots, lentils, orange juice, stock and seasoning, then bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 30 mins until the lentils are soft.
- Transfer to a food processor in batches and process until smooth. Return to the pan, then gently reheat, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning to taste. Ladle into individual serving bowls, swirl the yogurt over and sprinkle with the chopped coriander leaves and paprika. Serve immediately.
Cook Time
35M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 92 calories
- Fat Content: 1 grams fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 17 grams carbohydrates
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 4 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.56 milligram of sodium
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