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Irresistible Carrot Lentil Soup Recipe for Cozy Fall Days

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A velvety, nutrient-packed carrot lentil soup with warm spices, perfect for cozy fall days. Easy to make and incredibly comforting.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice the carrots into rounds. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Stir in the carrots, cumin, turmeric, and paprika. Cook for another 2 minutes to bloom the spices.
  4. Add the red lentils and vegetable stock. Stir well, then bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the carrots and lentils are tender.
  6. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. For a chunky texture, puree half the soup and leave the rest as-is.
  7. Stir in salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Ladle into bowls and top with fresh herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, or a dollop of yogurt.

Notes

[‘Bloom the spices with the carrots before adding liquid to enhance their flavors.’, ‘Let the soup simmer slowly to ensure the carrots and lentils break down fully.’, ‘Pulse rather than puree for texture control to avoid a gummy consistency.’, ‘Taste and adjust seasoning before serving, as lentils absorb salt.’, ‘Chop the carrots and onions the night before for faster cooking.’]

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