How To Make Carrot, Lentil & Orange Soup
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup red lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Juice of 2 oranges
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until translucent.
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Add the carrots and lentils to the pot and stir to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
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Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
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Remove from heat and let the soup cool slightly. Using an immersion blender or regular blender, puree the soup until smooth.
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Return the soup to the pot and stir in the orange juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Heat the soup over low heat until warmed through.
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Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 250kcal
- Total Fat : 7g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 800mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 39g
- Dietary Fiber : 11g
- Sugars : 10g
- Protein : 11g
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