Description
Jamie Oliver’s Carrot and Red Lentil Soup is a hearty and nutritious soup made with simple ingredients like carrots, red lentils, and aromatic spices. The lentils give the soup a creamy texture, while the carrots add sweetness and depth. It’s a healthy, satisfying soup that can be enjoyed year-round.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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- 1 onion, chopped
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- 2 cloves garlic, minced
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- 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
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- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
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- 1 liter (4 cups) vegetable stock
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- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
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- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
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- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
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- Salt and pepper to taste
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- Fresh coriander (cilantro) or parsley for garnish
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- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in the chopped carrots, ground cumin, ground coriander, and turmeric (if using). Cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing the spices to release their flavors and the carrots to start softening.
Add the rinsed red lentils to the pot and pour in the vegetable stock. Stir to combine, then bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer the soup for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils and carrots are tender.
Once the lentils and carrots are fully cooked, remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy. If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only half the soup, leaving some pieces of carrot and lentil whole.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh coriander (cilantro) or parsley. Serve with lemon wedges for a zesty finish.