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Spicy Sesame Carrot Soup with Red Lentils

Warm Up with Spicy Sesame Carrot Soup and Red Lentils

Enjoy a comforting bowl of Spicy Sesame Carrot Soup with Red Lentils, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds Toast before using
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds Toast before using
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Can substitute with any neutral oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground chilies or chili flakes Adjust according to spice preference
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger Minced
  • 4 cups carrots Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup split red lentils Rinsed before use
  • 4 cups vegetable stock Homemade or store-bought
For Creaminess and Flavor
  • 3 tablespoons tahini Increase for richer flavor
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil Adds authentic flavor
  • 1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce Can substitute with regular soy sauce
  • 1/2 medium lemon or lime juice Adjust for preferred acidity

Equipment

  • Pot
  • spice grinder
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Toast cumin and coriander seeds in a dry pot over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, then grind into a fine powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in the pot, add chopped onion, and sauté for 7-8 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Incorporate ground spices and ground chilies into the pot. Stir for 1 minute to let the spices bloom.
  4. Add minced garlic and ginger to the pot, sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in chopped carrots, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add rinsed lentils and vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes.
  7. Blend the soup until smooth and stir in tahini and toasted sesame oil.
  8. Return soup to the pot, heat gently, stir in lemon/lime juice, and adjust seasoning before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze portions for up to 6 months.

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