Spiced beetroot, carrot and lentil soup
10 Mar 2023
by Wholeness
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Background
During the winter time we crave hearty soups and stews. This spiced beetroot, carrot and lentil soup is vegan, healthy and filling - perfect when youβre feeling a but run down. If you canβt find turmeric root, just use turmeric powder, about Β½ Β teaspoon should be enough. Serve it with wholesome bread rolls or flatbread.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 celery stick
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 3 cm piece turmeric root
- 2 cm ginger root
- 2 medium beetroots
- 3 carrots
- 750 ml ml vegetable stock (approx.)
- Β½ cup red lentils
- 1 handful dill
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Peel and chop the onion, turmeric, ginger and garlic. Thinly slice the celery.
- Peel the carrot and beetroot, then cut them into smallish chunks.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan, then sautΓ© the onion and celery for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, ginger and turmeric, then stir for a minute.
- Add the chopped vegetables, red lentils and stir for a minute, then add the stock.
- Bring to the boil and cook for 25-30 minutes. If itβs too thick, add more stock.
- When the vegetables are tender, turn off the heat. Add the dill, then process the soup until you get a smooth or textured soup, according to your liking.
- Add the vinegar and serve, garnished with dill leaves.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Budget - Everyday - Lunch - Quick & Easy - Seasonal - Soup
- Cuisines: - Fusion
- Ingredients: - Lentils - Roots & Bulbs
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Detox - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Calorie - Low Carb - Nut Free - Sugar Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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