Simple simple the creamy carrot and lentil soup with quinoa. Ideal in all seasons, hot or warm, completed (in this case) with quinoa bread and fresh oregano.
Cooked carrot is very digestible, and is absorbed more easily. Adding a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil raw before serving the carrot soup increases the bioavailability of the carrot and consequently the absorption capacity by our body.
If we add a protein source like quinoa to our first course, the absorption of starches and the glycemic load are further reduced.
Here are some other recipes with cooked carrots:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for Creamy Carrot and Lentil Soup
- 1.3 lbs carrots
- 3 oz cooked lentils
- 1 shallot
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 bunch herbs
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- as needed bread croutons
- as needed sea salt
- 1 oz cooked quinoa
Tools
- 1 Immersion Blender
Steps for Creamy Carrot and Lentil Soup
Wash well, trim the carrots, and peel. Slice into rounds and set aside.
Wash well and soak your lentils if you have time. You can also use lentils that have been previously cooked, which will further speed up the cooking time of the soup.
In a pot, pour a drizzle of oil, finely chopped shallot, and garlic clove. Sauté without frying for a few minutes. Remove the garlic clove.
Add carrots and lentils and season well. Pour the vegetable broth, the bunch of herbs, and cook for 20 minutes, (35 minutes with raw lentils, check the cooking of the lentils, then it depends on the type of lentils).
Remove the bunch of herbs and blend everything with the immersion blender. Finally, add your already cooked quinoa as a protein source.
Serve with extra virgin olive oil and quinoa bread croutons or whole grain croutons.
Advice and Storage
The creamy carrot and lentil soup keeps for a couple of days in the refrigerator. You can also see the creamy carrot and crispy leek soup or the chickpea and carrot soup. Finally, try the version of the creamy purple carrot and lentil soup.
