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Sesame Carrot Soup

Creamy Sesame Carrot Soup for a Cozy Vegan Delight

This Sesame Carrot Soup is a nourishing vegan delight, combining vibrant flavors and a creamy texture for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger grated
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes adjust according to spice preference
For the Soup Body
  • 1 cup Red Lentils rinsed
  • 4 medium Carrots sliced
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth as liquid foundation
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or Tamari use tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar for acidity
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • to taste Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime Lime Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Fold in the red lentils and sliced carrots, cooking for 2 minutes to absorb the spice flavors.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until tender.
  5. Remove from heat, cool for 5 minutes, then blend until smooth with an immersion blender.
  6. Stir in soy sauce or tamari and rice vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Sauté spices thoroughly to enhance flavor. Blend until silky smooth for creamy texture. Adjust heat with red pepper flakes.

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