How to make this easy Carrot and Red lentil soup recipe?
Sauté Aromatics: Begin by heating oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced celery, onion, and garlic, and sauté until the onions become soft and translucent. Introduce Lentils and Vegetables: Next, toss in sliced carrots, potatoes, and red lentils, and sauté briefly. Spice It Up: Stir in curry powder, vegetable stock, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Simmer and Cook: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer covered for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the red lentils and carrots are tender. Blend: Turn off the heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until it achieves a smooth and creamy consistency. If you prefer a chunkier texture, partially puree the soup, leaving some bits for a satisfying bite. Taste and Adjust: Taste the soup and season as necessary. Serve with a dollop of cream and garnish with freshly chopped coriander and chilli flakes.
Serving Suggestions for red lentil and carrot soup
Pair with bread: Serve the red lentil soup with a variety of bread options. Consider serving it alongside garlic knots, homemade dinner rolls, or a rustic crusty bread like soda bread or no-knead bread. Elevate the flavours of the soup and texture by adding air-fried croutons and a drizzle of olive oil. My quick and easy red lentil carrot soup is ready in about 40 minutes. It’s the perfect way to use those red lentils from your pantry along with other everyday veggies. Many supermarkets, including Waitrose, Tesco, Morrisons, Lidl, Asda, and Sainsbury’s, sell red lentil soup in plastic pots for £2-£3. However, you still need to heat it for at least 2 minutes, and it’s only enough for one serving. Making it at home is simpler, more cost-effective, fresher, and yields better-tasting results! You can prepare large batches and store them in the freezer for later use. With just 10 minutes of hands-on time, you can prepare this red lentil carrot soup. Plus, it can be made in advance, reheated, and enjoyed on busy days. Budget-friendly: This recipe uses simple, affordable ingredients that can easily be found at your local grocery store. You can also make a large batch of these red lentil soup at once, making it a cost-effective way to feed a crowd. Adaptable: You can easily adjust the ingredients as well as the seasonings and spices to suit your taste preferences. Batch Cooking: This soup is perfect for batch cooking. Make a large batch and enjoy the convenience for later. Versatile: These red lentil soup also doubles up as a pasta sauce if you like. Healthy: Packed with wholesome goodness, this carrot and red lentil soup is healthy and tasty too. Dietary needs: This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free. It is also customisable to accommodate any other dietary needs or restrictions. Hearty Pasta Soup: To transform this soup into a heartier dish, simply add elbow pasta into the mix. This turns it into a satisfying pasta soup, something like minestrone soup that’s sure to please. Indian Dal: Add a medley of spices and a tadka to the soup, giving it the essence of a hearty Indian dal. Accompany it with warm roti or naan bread.
Storing leftover red lentil carrot soup
To store any leftover carrot and fresh coriander soup, first, allow the soup to cool completely. In Refrigerator - Transfer the soup to an airtight container or a glass container with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator. Store for up to 3-4 days. Reheat the soup all the way through in the microwave or the stove before serving. In Freezer - Transfer the soup to an airtight container or a glass container with a tight-fitting lid. Label and place the soup in the freezer and store it for up to 3 months. Reheat thoroughly in the microwave before serving. Do not re-freeze thawed soup.
Variations
This soup is customisable, with numerous delicious options:
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