Roasted Carrot and Lentil Soup with Jersey Cream

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A nourishing soup combining sweet roasted carrots with protein-rich lentils, finished with a swirl of Jersey cream. Wholesome and satisfying.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

50 minutes

Calories

375 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Meal Type:

Lunch•Soup

Cuisine:

Main Ingredient:

Cooking Style:

Mood:

Ingredients

Servings

100mlJersey cream(for serving)

4tbspOlive oil

1.5litresVegetable stock

800gCarrots(peeled and cut into chunks)

1largeOnion(chopped)

3clovesGarlic cloves(minced)

2cm pieceFresh ginger(grated)

2tspGround cumin

1tspGround coriander

handfulFresh coriander(chopped, for garnish)

to tasteSalt

to tasteBlack pepper

200gRed lentils(rinsed)

Total Cost

£0.00

£0.00 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
2.
Toss the carrot chunks with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a roasting tray and roast for 30-35 minutes until tender and caramelized.
3.
While the carrots roast, heat the remaining olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
4.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 5-6 minutes until softened.
5.
Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, and ground coriander. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
6.
Add the rinsed lentils and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the lentils are tender.
7.
Add the roasted carrots to the pan and blend until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
8.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. If the soup is too thick, add a little more stock or water.
9.
Serve hot with a swirl of Jersey cream and a sprinkle of fresh coriander.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (467g)

375 kcal / 1569 kJ

Carbs

40g

15% of RDA

Fat

19g

27% of RDA

Protein

12g

24% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

15 g

50% of RDA

Sugar

15 g

17% of RDA

Sodium

450 mg

20% of RDA

Saturated Fat

6 g

30% of RDA

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Chef's Tips

Roasting the carrots intensifies their natural sweetness.

For a vegan version, omit the cream or use coconut cream.

This soup freezes well - freeze before adding the cream.

Add a pinch of chili flakes for a spicy kick.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Roasting tray

Large saucepan

Blender

Dietary Information

Vegetarian

Vegan (without cream)

Gluten-Free

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Roasted Carrot and Lentil Soup with Jersey Cream

Ingredients