Cooking for one can be pretty tedious especially for working professionals or even SAHMs (Stay at Home Moms) with a toddler / infant. This is a soup 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 summer here already upon us,this is something we make for a ligh dinner, and I was surprised it was yet to feature on the blog.
PIN THIS 21 soup link collection for your ready reference.
Carrot Celery Soup – Vegan and Gluten Free
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Vegan Glass noodle soup
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Mint and Pea Soup | Gluten Free, Vegan Soup
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Lentils + Scallions Soup (Vegan, GF)
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Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Squash Soup
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Instant Pot Carrot Almond Soup | GF,Vegan
A delicious Vegan and Gluten Free Soup made with the goodness of carrots and almonds. Served best when hot with toasted bread or dinner rolls
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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…
Other dishes with carrots you may like on the blog:
Carrot Celery Soup – Vegan and Gluten Free
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Instant Pot Creamy Carrot Payasam | Instant Pot Carrot Kheer
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Indian Spice Roasted Carrot Hummus | Vegan, GF and Plant Based
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Javvarisi Carrot Payasam | Sago-Carrot Pudding | Quick Indian Sweets
Carrot Sago Kheer or Javvarisi Carrot Pasayam is a quick deiicious kheer or pudding that can be put together for festivals or celebrations.
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SugarFree Carrot Raisin Ginger Smoothie | Summer Coolers
A healthy smoothie with carrot and raisins, perfect as a beverage or a post workout snack too
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Andhra style Carrot Garlic Pachadi | కారెట్ వెల్లుల్లి పచ్చడి
A delicious chutney or Dip made with Carrots and garlic. Gluten Free + vegan chutney to serve with any South Indian Breakfast or steamed rice.
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Instant Pot Carrot Almond Soup | GF,Vegan
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The best Mango Carrot Chutney | Easy Chutney Recipes
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Prep time : 5 mins, Cook time : 15 mins ; Serves : 2 (about 200 ml each)
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Ingredients for Carrot Lentil Soup
- 1 cup Carrot, Chopped (Orange OR red ones)
- 4 TBSP Lentils (Split Green / Moong Dal OR Masoor dal/ Pink lentils )
- 1 Onion (cubed )
- 1 Potato (medium, optional but recommended)
- 2 Garlic pods (minced)
- 1 inch ginger (minced)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper (or to taste)
- 300 ml 15-min Homemade Vegetable Stock
- 1 TBSP Oil (any neutral oil works)
- Garnish – cream or butter (skip if vegan, or use vegan butter alternative)
How to make Carrot Lentil Soup (method 1)
- Wash, peel and chop the veggies. In a small pressure cooker (I used 2 litres pan), add the oil.
- Saute ginger garlic, bay leaf
- Than add the stock / water, chopped veggies, garlic, dash of salt.
- Close and pressure cook for 4-5 whistles.
- Take your shower / finish checking the last of your emails for the day :-))
- Let the pressure release on its own.
- Puree all together. Take out the bay leaf – Sieve if needed (I didn’t).
- Let it simmer for 2-3 mins.
- Season with salt and pepper
- Finish with a dollop of butter / fresh cream or savour it hot as is 🙂
Method 2 (In the Instant Pot) : See video below
Carrot Lentil Soup – Two ways~ Easy Soups for all (Vegan , GF)
Carrot Lentil Soup is an easy and delicious vegan and gluten free soup. Perfect for all in the famliy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Carrot Chopped (Orange OR red ones)
- 4 TBSP Lentils Split Green / Moong Dal OR Masoor dal/ Pink lentils
- 1 Onion cubed
- 1 Potato medium, optional but recommended
- 2 Garlic pods minced
- 1 inch ginger minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper or to taste
- 300 ml 15-min Homemade Vegetable Stock
- 1 TBSP Oil any neutral oil works
- Garnish – cream or butter skip if vegan, or use vegan butter alternative
Instructions
- Wash, peel and chop the veggies. In a small pressure cooker (I used 2 litres pan), add the oil.
- Saute ginger garlic, bay leaf
- Than add the stock / water, chopped veggies, garlic, dash of salt.
- Close and pressure cook for 4-5 whistles.
- Take your shower / finish checking the last of your emails for the day :-))
- Let the pressure release on its own.
- Puree all together. Take out the bay leaf – Sieve if needed (I didn’t).
- Let it simmer for 2-3 mins.
- Season with salt and pepper
- Finish with a dollop of butter / fresh cream or savour it hot as is 🙂
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That is surely one fuss free soup that doesn't demand attention or time.
Let me try this for shreyas, he might like it.
The soup looks simple and comforting..though my name is in the black list where they are concerned..tomato and hot and sour are the only two that I drink.
That is one tasty and inviting soup. Have to try this one.
This soup will definitely please my sore throat, inviting bowl.
Wow!! so easy and healthy too..must try 🙂
Nice nutritious soup with carrots and lentils. Looks so yum..
Simple yet comforting soup,perfect for this weather.
Such a comforting soup, it's really healthy too.
I had a soup recipe on my list for this theme but changed it in the last minute. This such a comforting soup in winters specially when cooking for one. It is so easy to put together.
What a hearty and nutritional soup. It looks so creamy and delicious.