Description
A cozy and nutritious soup that combines the earthy sweetness of carrots, the nutty flavor of red lentils, and the vibrant green of spinach for a heartwarming meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 5 to 6 medium carrots, cut into 1 cm slices (about 3 cups)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cm piece of fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, to taste
- 400 grams canned diced tomatoes
- 1.5 litres vegetable broth
- 150 grams red lentils
- 150 grams frozen spinach
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- Brown rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and sauté for about six minutes until it softens and turns translucent.
- Stir in the sliced carrots, cooking for another couple of minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger along with your cumin, turmeric, black pepper, and cayenne. Stir to coat the vegetables and let them mingle for about two more minutes.
- Season with the sea salt, then add the diced tomatoes and their juice. Stir well before pouring in the vegetable broth.
- Once the soup is bubbling, add the rinsed red lentils. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pot. Allow it to simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Stir in the frozen spinach. Turn off the heat but keep the lid on. Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle the soup over a bed of brown rice and serve.
Notes
This soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Perfect for meal prep or cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, lentil soup, vegetarian soup, healthy soup, comfort food
