How To Make Carrot & Lentil Soup with Feta
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup red lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
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Rinse the lentils under cold water until the water runs clear. Add them to the pot along with the vegetable broth, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
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Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender, and blend until smooth and creamy.
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Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crumbled feta cheese and fresh cilantro leaves.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 284kcal
- Total Fat : 11g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 17mg
- Sodium : 746mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 36g
- Dietary Fiber : 13g
- Sugar : 7g
- Protein : 11g
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