Fibre-rich Carrot Lentil Soup
A healthy and hearty soup, Carrot lentil soup is low in calorie and high in nutrition. Carrots are high in antioxidants and vitamin A that boosts your immunity. This soup can also help you control blood sugar levels. Monsoon is here, so try a bowlful of this soup for lunch or as a light dinner.
Servings 1 bowl
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp Oil
- 25 gm Onion (1/3 medium, chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic (chopped)
- 100 gm Carrot (1 medium, chopped)
- 1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon Powder
- 15 gm Lentil (masoor dal) (1 tbsp, raw)
- 25 gm Tomato (diced)
- Water as required
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice (5 ml)
Instructions
- Soak the lentil (masoor dal) for 2 hours
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Then sauté the onion and garlic until they turn soft (for about 2 minutes)
- Add the spices and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes
- Add the carrots and sauté until they turn tender
- Add water, diced tomatoes and soaked lentils and stir it well. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Blend the mixture to create a creamy soup. Serve the soup with fresh lemon juice.
Recipe Notes
Total calories: 144.3