Spiced Carrot Lentil Soup | Restaurant Food at Home

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: cashew cream

💰Cheaper: milk

Cashew cream provides creaminess with fewer calories.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Split peas are often less expensive and still nutritious.

Chop 1 medium tomato and set aside.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot.

Add the chopped tomato and sauté until it softens.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of red chili powder, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper; mix well.

Add 1 cup of red lentils to the pot and stir to combine with the spices.

Pour in 4 cups of vegetable stock or plain water and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.

After simmering, season with salt to taste and mix well.

Garnish the soup with fresh coriander before serving.

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