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Spicy Sesame Carrot Soup with Red Lentils

URL: https://thefirstmess.com/2021/09/08/spicy-sesame-carrot-soup/

Ingredients

The soup base

  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground chillies or chili flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 inches ginger, peeled and minced
  • 1 ½ lbs carrots, scrubbed and chopped
  • ½ cup split red lentils, rinsed
  • 5 cups vegetable stock

The finishing touches

  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 1 ½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Tamari soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons lemon or lime juice
  • sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Toast cumin and coriander seeds in a large pot until fragrant, then grind them to a powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in the pot and sauté onions until soft and translucent.
  3. Add ground spices and chillies, cooking for one minute, then stir in garlic and ginger until fragrant.
  4. Add carrots, salt, and pepper, and stir to coat, then add lentils and vegetable stock.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered until carrots are soft.
  6. Blend the soup with tahini, sesame oil, and Tamari until smooth, adjusting texture with water if desired.
  7. Return to the pot, stir in lemon or lime juice, and adjust seasoning before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
250
Total fat
12g
Total carbohydrates
30g
Total protein
10g
Sodium
500mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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