CARROT, LENTIL & ORANGE SOUP

Carrot, lentil & orange soup image

Deliciously spicy - warm up with this fab veggie soup.

Provided by Good Food team

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp coriander seeds
1 onion chopped
225g carrots diced
75g red lentils
300ml orange juice
2 tbsp low-fat natural yogurt
fresh chopped coriander to garnish
pinch paprika to garnish
600ml vegetable stock

Steps:

Crush the seeds in a pestle and mortar, then dry-fry for 2 mins in a large pan until lightly browned. Add the onion, carrots, lentils, orange juice, stock and seasoning, then bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 30 mins until the lentils are soft.
Transfer to a food processor in batches and process until smooth. Return to the pan, then gently reheat, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning to taste. Ladle into individual serving bowls, swirl the yogurt over and sprinkle with the chopped coriander leaves and paprika. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.56 milligram of sodium