Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup Recipe


Submitted by lisajjames

Makes 4 servings


Good Food recipe

Ingredients
2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp olive oil
600 g carrots, washed and coarsely grated (no need to peel)
140 g split red lentils
1 l stock (from a cube is fine)
125 ml milk
Directions
  1. Heat a large saucepan and dry-fry the cumin seeds and chilli flakes for 1 min, or until they start to jump around the pan and release their aromas. Scoop out about half of the seeds with a spoon and set aside. Add the oil, carrot, lentils, stock and milk to the pan and bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 mins until the lentils have swollen and softened.

  2. Whizz the soup with a stick blender or in a food processor until smooth (or leave it chunky if you prefer). Season to taste and finish with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkling of the reserved toasted spices. Serve with warmed naan breads.

Categories

Soup

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 482.9g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
283
Calories from Fat
85
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
9.4g
14%
Saturated Fat
1.6g
8%
Cholesterol
3mg
1%
Sodium
1692mg
70%
Total Carbohydrates
37.8g
13%
Dietary Fiber
15.2g
61%
Sugars
11.1g
Protein
13.8g
Vitamin A 364% Vitamin C 19%
Calcium 13% Iron 24%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A
  Good points
  • Very low in cholesterol
  • Very high in dietary fiber
  • Very high in vitamin A
  •   Bad points
  • Very high in sodium
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