Curried Lentil Carrot Soup Recipe

Name: Curried Lentil Carrot Soup Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter (see note 2); 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; ½ teaspoon black peppercorns (or red pepper flakes); 1 inch piece (15g) ginger; ¼ teaspoon turmeric; ½ teaspoon garam masala; 1 small (40g) onion: ¼ cup when chopped (purple, white, or yellow); ¼ cup canned tomatoes (or 1 medium-sized fresh one); 3 medium-sized (200g; ~7oz.) carrots; ¾ cup (150g) red lentils; 4 cups water: added in 2 stages - details in instructions (see note 3 as well); 1 and ½ teaspoons salt (adjust to taste); 3 tablespoons light (single) cream (optional)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

This one-pot lentil carrot soup is oh-so-delicious! Bursting with all the rich flavors of your favorite curry, this quick and easy soup comes together in under 30 minutes and looks gorgeous too! This creamy, thick bowl of soup makes a well-balanced, hearty meal in itself, and you can make it even better by pairing it with some crusty bread or a side of your choice – like this sauteed okra, yum! Perfect for those days when you crave something warm, cozy, and filling without spending hours in the kitchen.Serves 2 as a filling meal on its own, or 3 as a light lunch with some bread on the side.

Updated at: Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:26:22 GMT