Carrot Lentil Soup

By á-620

Ingredients

• Garnish:
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp minced gingerroot
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 3/4 cup red lentils
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander or parsley
• 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

Large saucepan heat oil over med heat; cook carrots, onions, garlic, ginger, cumin, salt and pepper, stirring often until onions are softened, about 5 min.
Add broth and lentils, bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until and carrots and lentils are tender, 15 to 20 min
In batches in blender or food processor, puree lentil misture until smooth
Return to pan and heat through

Garnish: Ladle soup into bowls. Stir coriander into yougurt; swirl or dollop onto each serving