Food Babe's Protein Rich Carrot Ginger Lentil Soup

 

Prep time

30 mins

Cook time

45 mins

Total time

1 hour 15 mins

 

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 and ½ cups yellow split lentils soaked for at least 8 hours or overnight
• 2 tsp coconut oil
• 1 large onion diced
• 1 pound or 6 large carrots diced
• 2 cloves of garlic minced
• 2 inches of ginger minced (an inch more if you really like ginger)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ⅛ cup maple syrup or about 3 tablespoons
• 1 bay leaf (optional)
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 2 cups water
• salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Soak yellow lentils for at least 8 hours or overnight
2. In a large pot, heat coconut oil on medium
3. Sautee onions and carrots for about 5 mins
4. Next add ginger, garlic and cinnamon and cook another 2-3 minutes
5. Add all other ingredients including the soaked lentils, bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 mins
6. Before pureeing make sure lentils are soft but still intact – if they are still hard, simmer for another 10 mins or so
7. Remove bay leaf, then puree soup in batches using a blender or directly in the pot using a hand blender
8. Serve immediately

Notes

It’s hearty and satisfying and goes perfectly with a nice raw green salad. ***Please buy all organic ingredients if possible***