Spiced Carrot Lentil Soup - Healthy, Hearty & Delicious!

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.

Add olive oil to a large pot or instant pot.

When the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and wait for them to flutter.

Add chopped onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown.

Stir in ginger garlic paste and sauté for 1 minute.

Add 1 cup of tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until soft.

Add grated carrots (or chopped/diced carrots) to the pot.

Add soaked red lentils to the pot.

Pour in vegetable stock (or water).

Add turmeric powder, salt, garam masala, and red chili powder to taste.

Close the lid and pressure cook for 5 minutes.

Let the pressure release naturally after cooking.

Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth.

Stir in half cup of coconut milk and cook for 5 more minutes.

Serve the soup in a bowl, garnished with chopped cilantro or parsley, and drizzle with chili oil if desired.

Serve with crusty olive bread.

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