Spicy Carrot & Lentil Soup
36 minutesServes 4
A delicious and nutritious soup packed with flavour and easy to make. This warming and hearty soup is perfect for a comforting meal on a cold day.
- Ingredients
- Steps
Ingredients
2 tsp
cumin seeds
1 pinch
chilli flakes
2 tbsp
olive oil
600 g
carrots, coarsely grated
140 g
split red lentils
1 litre
hot vegetable stock
125 ml
milk
plain yogurt
naan bread
Steps
1
Toast the cumin seeds and chilli flakes in a hot saucepan for about 1 minute, until aromatic.
2
Spoon out about half the mixture and set aside. Heat the olive oil, carrots, split red lentils, hot vegetable stock and milk in the same pan and bring to the boil.
3
Simmer for 15 minutes, until the lentils are plump and soft.
4
Blend the soup with a stick blender or in a food processor until smooth, or leave it chunky.
5
Season to taste and top with plain yogurt and a sprinkle of the reserved toasted spices. Serve with warmed naan bread.