Carrot Lentil Soup and Herb Bread Crisps
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Carrot Lentil Soup and Herb Bread Crisps
Photography by Matthew Kimura
This recipe makes 4 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 248248 cal |
| pro | 13 g13g pro |
| total fat | 6 g6g total fat |
| sat. fat | 1 g1g sat. fat |
| carb | 38 g38g carb |
| fibre | 7 g7g fibre |
| chol | 2 mg2mg chol |
| sodium | 1,292 mg1,292mg sodium |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 1111 calcium |
| iron | 3131 iron |
| vit A | 137137 vit A |
| vit C | 1010 vit C |
| folate | 9595 folate |
This smooth soup is quick and economical to make, pretty to look at and delicious to eat.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp canola oil 1 tbsp canola oil
- 3 carrots , sliced3 carrots, sliced
- 2 onions , chopped2 onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp minced gingerroot 1 tbsp minced gingerroot
- 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp pepper
- 6 cups vegetable broth 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 3/4 cup red lentils 3/4 cup red lentils
- Garnish:
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander or fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
Preparation
In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook carrots, onions, garlic, ginger, cumin, salt and pepper, stirring often, until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
Add broth and lentils; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until carrots and lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
In batches in blender or food processor, purée lentil mixture until smooth. Return to pan and heat through.
Garnish: Ladle soup into bowls. Stir coriander into yogurt; swirl or dollop onto each serving.
Add broth and lentils; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until carrots and lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
In batches in blender or food processor, purée lentil mixture until smooth. Return to pan and heat through.
Garnish: Ladle soup into bowls. Stir coriander into yogurt; swirl or dollop onto each serving.
Additional information : Serve with: Herb Bread Crisps
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: March 2010
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