Carrot, Ginger & Lentil Soup (Meal-Prep)

Name: Carrot, Ginger & Lentil Soup (Meal-Prep)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 large yellow onions, diced; 1 cup dried beluga lentils (3 cups cooked); 6 garlic cloves, diced; 3 tbsp diced ginger; 1.5 kg carrots, diced; 1.5 tsp turmeric; 4.5 cups vegetable stock (low sodium); 1 can coconut milk (400 ml); salt and pepper to taste; 4 tsp chilli oil (optional, can be sub for sesame oil and chilli flakes); 4 tbsp chopped peanuts (optional topping); 1 lemon zest; 1 cup chopped coriander

6 steps

Prep:15minCook:30min

A nourishing, easy-to-make soup with carrots, lentils, and ginger. Perfect for meal prep or a cozy day.

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:53:55 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories533.5 kcal (27%)

Total Fat24.6 g (35%)

Carbs64.7 g (25%)

Sugars24.1 g (27%)

Protein18.5 g (37%)

Sodium570.7 mg (29%)

Fiber14 g (50%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

2yellow onions

large, diced

1 cupdried beluga lentils

3 Tbspginger

1.5kgcarrots

4 ½ cupsvegetable stock low sodium

400mlcan Coconut milk

4 tspchilli oil

optional, can be sub for sesame oil and chilli flakes

4 Tbsppeanuts

chopped, optional topping

1lemon zest

1 cupcoriander

chopped

Instructions

Step 1

Start by dicing the onions and adding them to a large pot on medium to low heat with 2 tablespoons of vegetable stock. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

While the onions are cooking, prepare the lentils according to the packet instructions.

Step 3

Add the diced garlic and ginger to the pot with the onions and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the turmeric, a pinch of salt & pepper, diced carrots, vegetable stock, and approx. 1.5 cups of coconut milk to the pot. Cover and let it cook for 30 minutes. Reserve the rest of the coconut milk for serving.

Step 5

Once the soup has cooked, blend it until it's perfectly smooth. Adjust the salt & pepper to taste.

Step 6

Divide the cooked lentils and soup between 4 containers. Top each serving with the reserved coconut milk, chilli oil, chopped peanuts, lemon zest, and fresh coriander. Enjoy!

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