Care Free Carrot and Lentil Soup

Care Free Carrot and Lentil Soup

Lentils are rich in iron, which is important for transporting oxygen around the body to support energy levels. A lack of iron will lead to fatigue and a low mood.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small onion (approx. 60g)
  • 250g carrots, peeled and finely chopped
  • 120g red lentils
  • 1 litre of vegetables stock (made from a stock cube)
  • Pinch chilli flakes (optional)
  • 1 x 15g bunch coriander (optional)

Preparation time:

Cooking time:

Skill level:

Easy

Serves:

Four

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and carrots and cook for 5 minutes before stirring in the lentils. 

  2. Add the vegetable stock and give the pan a stir. Cover with a lid and leave to simmer for 25 minutes until the carrots are tender.

  3. Blend the soup with a hand blender and season with salt and pepper.

  4. Serve with a pinch of chilli flakes and some coriander to garnish.

Nutritional information per serving:

kcalories

149

protein

7.7g

carbs

23g

fat

3.6g

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