Carrot Lentil Soup | Winter Foods | Cooking for One

Cooking for one can be pretty tedious especially for working professionals or even SAHMs (Stay at Home Moms) with a toddler / infant. The series this week looks at 3 quick yet tasty recipes that can be rustled up in almost no time. 

First of these is a soup. As mentioned here, my kids love soups of most forms. With the winter here yet to smile upon us (it barely lasts 4-6 weeks), this is something we make thru the year, and I was surprised it was yet to feature on the blog.

So, here it is - Carrot Lentil Soup. Takes under 20 mins to prep and cook. It can be done while you are in the shower after work (or a busy day at home). Do make this and let me know how you liked it...

Prep time : 5 mins, Cook time : 15 mins ; Serves : 1 (about 250 ml)

You would need: 

• Carrots - 1 medium (I prefer the Orange variety to red ones)
• Moong Dal OR toor dal (split green gram OR split pea) - 2 TBSP
• Onion - 1/2 (halved will work as well)
• Potato peeled - 1/2 no
• Garlic - 1 pod (opt.)
• Salt & pepper - to taste
• Homemade Veg stock / plain water - 2/3 cup
• Garnish - cream or butter (skip if vegan, or dieting :p)

Method:

1. Wash, peel and chop the veggies. In a small pressure cooker (I used 2 litres pan), add the stock / water, chopped veggies, garlic, dash of salt. Close and pressure cook for 4-5 whistles. 
2. Take your shower / finish checking the last of your emails for the day :-))
3. Let the pressure release on its own.
4. Puree all together. Sieve if needed (I didn't). Let it simmer for 2-3 mins. 
5. Season with salt and pepper
6. Finish with a dollop of butter / fresh cream or savour it hot as is :)

Come back tomorrow for another quick dish for one pax  !! 


This goes to BM #70 under "Cooking for One" theme this week. Check out fellow marathoners here..