Description
This Spicy Carrot and Lentil Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that perfectly balances the natural sweetness of carrots with the earthiness of lentils, all enhanced by a warming blend of spices. It’s a nutritious, filling, and easy-to-make meal, perfect for chilly days
Ingredients
- 2 large carrots, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger root
- 1 cup (180g) dried red lentils
- 5 cups (1.2 liters) vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- Low-calorie spray oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Handful of fresh coriander, finely chopped
Instructions
Stovetop Method:
- Spray a large saucepan with low-calorie spray oil and heat over medium-high.
- Sauté onions, garlic, ginger, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add spices and a little more spray oil, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in lentils, tomato paste, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until carrots are tender.
- Stir in fresh coriander and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pressure Cooker Method:
- Use the sauté function to cook onions, garlic, ginger, carrots, and celery as described above.
- Add spices and cook until fragrant.
- Add lentils, tomato paste, and vegetable stock. Secure the lid, set to high pressure for 10 minutes, and ensure the valve is closed.
- Once done, let the pressure release naturally before opening the lid.
- Stir in fresh coriander and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (stovetop) / 20 minutes (pressure cooker)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop / Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: American
