Fragrant Carrot Coconut Lentil Soup Recipes

CARROT AND RED LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Toast cumin seeds in a large pot over medium-high, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from pot. Heat oil in pot. Add carrots and shallots; cook, stirring often, until shallots are very tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in ginger, turmeric, and toasted cumin. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in broth and lentils; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until carrots and lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Blend carrot mixture in a blender, in batches if necessary, taking care when blending hot liquids. (Or use an immersion blender directly in pot.) Return pureed soup to pot. Stir in coconut milk, 1 cup water, salt, and pepper. Top with cilantro.

RED LENTIL & COCONUT SOUP

Steps:

• Tip the lentils into a large pan and add the turmeric, ginger and garlic. Pour in the stock, then cover the pan and simmer for 15 mins until the lentils have softened.
• Pour in the coconut milk, stir in the leeks, cover and cook for 10 mins more.
• Add the spinach and cook just to wilt it, then spoon into bowls and squeeze over the lime juice.

SPICED CARROT & LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Heat a large saucepan and dry-fry 2 tsp cumin seeds and a pinch of chilli flakes for 1 min, or until they start to jump around the pan and release their aromas.
• Scoop out about half with a spoon and set aside. Add 2 tbsp olive oil, 600g coarsely grated carrots, 140g split red lentils, 1l hot vegetable stock and 125ml milk to the pan and bring to the boil.
• Simmer for 15 mins until the lentils have swollen and softened.
• 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 plain yogurt and a sprinkling of the reserved toasted spices. Serve with warmed naan breads.

RED LENTIL AND CARROT SOUP WITH COCONUT FOR THE CROCK POT

Steps:

• In a large skillet cook onions in the olive oil until soft.
• Add garlic, turmeric, cumin seeds, salt and pepper; cook, stirring for 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes and bring to a boil, breaking them up as you stir.
• Add carrots, lentils, lemon juice and broth.
• Spoon mixture into slow cooker; cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours, or low for 8-10 hours.
• Stir in coconut milk and continue cooking on high for 20 minutes, until heated through.
• Serve topped with fresh cilantro and several dashes of your favorite hot sauce.