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A bowl of creamy carrot and lentil soup with a drizzle of cream on top.

Carrot and Lentil Soup

The carrot and lentil soup is a hearty yet creamy soup perfect on a cold winter day. This soup is full of flavor and really easy to make. Simmered on the stovetop until the carrots and lentils are tender then blended until nice and smooth. This soup is ready to enjoy in about 35 minutes.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time34 minutes
Servings6

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Cutting board and knife
  • High speed blender or immersion blender

Ingredients  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 5 medium carrots chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cup lentils red or green
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup milk dairy free or dairy

Instructions 

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil and allow it to warm. Then add the onion and garlic. Stir to combine.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, 4 cloves garlic
  2. Once the onions become translucent, season with salt and pepper.
    1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  3. Add the carrots, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
    5 medium carrots, 1 teaspoon cumin, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup tomato paste
  4. Once the mixture becomes fragrant (about 30 seconds) add the lentils and vegetable broth.
    1 1/2 cup lentils, 4 cups vegetable broth
  5. Allow the mixture to come to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to simmer, cover, and allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. After 20 minutes, add the milk and stir to combine.
    1 cup milk
  7. Working in batches, transfer the mixture to the base of your high-speed blender and blend for about 30 seconds on high (or until creamy) then transfer the soup back into the pot. Repeat this process until all of the soup has been blended. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender or skip this process for a chunkier soup.
  8. Bring the mixture back up to temperature and serve. Top with your favorite garnish.

Notes

Red lentils were used for color but any lentils you have on hand will work.