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Carrot and Lentil Soup

This carrot and lentil soup is a warm, nourishing bowl packed with simple ingredients and gentle spices. Creamy, comforting, and budget-friendly, it’s an easy way to enjoy a filling meal that feels both wholesome and satisfying.
 

Created by on March 16, 2026

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3/4 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
  • 1 cup water
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional: lemon juice, fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3/4 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
  • 1 cup water
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: lemon juice, fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic, cumin, and coriander; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth, or leave it chunky if preferred.
  3. Pour in broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until carrots and lentils are very tender.
  4. Add carrots and lentils, stirring to coat with spices.
  5. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic, cumin, and coriander; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Season with salt and pepper. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh herbs if using.
  7. Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth, or leave it chunky if preferred.
  8. Pour in broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until carrots and lentils are very tender.
  9. Add carrots and lentils, stirring to coat with spices.
  10. Season with salt and pepper. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh herbs if using.