Spiced Caroot & Lentil Soup

Spiced Carrot & Lentil Soup is a hearty, flavorful dish made with carrots, protein-rich red lentils, and warm spices like cumin, coriander, and other spices. This comforting soup is often blended for a smooth texture and finished with a squeeze of lemon or a swirl of yogurt for brightness. It’s a nourishing, easy-to-make meal perfect for chilly days or a healthy lunch option.

Total Time 3 30

Course Soup

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4

Calories 238 kcal

Equipment

1 Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

2 tsp Cumin seeds
Pinch dried chili flakes
2 tbsp Olive oil
600 Gm Carrots washed and coarsely grated (no need to peel)
140 gm Red split lentils
700 ml pint hot vegetable stock
125 ml milk
Plain yogurt and warmed naan breads to serve

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Instructions

Heat the slow cooker if necessary. Put half the cumin seeds, half the chili flakes, the oil, carrots, lentils, and stock in the pot. Cover and cook on High for 3 hours until the lentils are tender.
Dry-fry the remaining cumin seeds and chili flakes until fragrant.
When the lentils are done, stir in the milk and whizz the soup with a stick blender or in a food processor until smooth (or leave it chunky, if you prefer). Add a splash of water if the soup is a bit thick for you. Season to taste and finish with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of the toasted spices. Serve with warmed naan bread.

Keyword Carrot Lentil soup