Description
A flavorful and nutritious soup made with carrots, red lentils, and a spicy sesame kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped carrots and cook for a few minutes.
- Add red lentils, vegetable broth, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of coconut milk before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg