Spiced Carrot & Lentil Soup
- Womenscorner Desk
- December 9, 2020
Ingredients :
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- pinch chilli flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 600g carrots, washed and coarsely grated (no need to peel)
- 140g split red lentils
- 1l hot vegetable stock (from a cube is fine)
- 125ml milk (to make it dairy-free, see 'try' below)
- plain yogurt and naan bread, to serve
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Method : Heat an outsized saucepan and dry-fry 2 tsp cumin seeds and a pinch of chilli flakes for 1 min, or until they begin to leap round the pan and release their aromas. Scoop out about half with a spoon and put aside . Add 2 tbsp vegetable oil , 600g coarsely grated carrots, 140g split red lentils, 1l hot vegetable stock and 125ml milk to the pan and convey to the boil.
Simmer for 15 mins until the lentils have swollen and softened. Whizz the soup with a stick blender or during a kitchen appliance 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.
