Fibre-rich Carrot Lentil Soup

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.

Servings1 bowl

Prep Time2 hours

Cook Time20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2tsp Oil
• 25 gm Onion(1/3 medium, chopped)
• 1tsp garlic(chopped)
• 100gm Carrot(1 medium, chopped)
• 1/4tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1/4tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1/4tsp Cinnamon Powder
• 15gm Lentil (masoor dal)(1 tbsp, raw)
• 25gm Tomato(diced)
• Water as required
• 1tsp Lemon Juice(5 ml)

Instructions

1. Soak the lentil (masoor dal) for 2 hours
2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Then sauté the onion and garlic until they turn soft (for about 2 minutes)
3. Add the spices and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes
4. Add the carrots and sauté until they turn tender
5. Add water, diced tomatoes and soaked lentils and stir it well. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
6. Blend the mixture to create a creamy soup. Serve the soup with fresh lemon juice.

Recipe Notes

Total calories: 144.3

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