Carrot and Lentil Soup
Easy Carrot and Lentil Soup recipe. This vegan and gluten dinner idea makes a great healthy last minute meal.
Servings: 2 bowls
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup dried lentils
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add in the onions, carrots and garlic, and cook until fragrant, around 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the lentils, cumin and red pepper flakes, and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Add in the water, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for around 30 minutes.
- Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Add in additional water if it is too thick, until the soup reaches your desired consistency.