Carrot and Red Lentil Soup with Parsley Cream

Carrots are a great source of beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body and helps promote good vision.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Carrot and Red Lentil Soup with Parsley Cream

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: International Courses: Gluten free, Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Carrots
• 200 gram Red Lentils
• 1 piece Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1000 milliliter Vegetable Stock
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 50 gram Fresh Parsley
• 100 milliliter Heavy Cream

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant and translucent.
2. Add the carrots and red lentils to the pot. Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper.
3. Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots and lentils are tender.
4. While the soup is cooking, prepare the parsley cream. In a blender, combine the fresh parsley and heavy cream. Blend until smooth.
5. Once the soup is cooked, use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to puree until smooth. If needed, adjust the consistency by adding more vegetable stock.
6. Serve the soup hot, topped with a dollop of parsley cream. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 8g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.