Carrot and Lentil Soup

Carrot and Lentil Soup is what you need when you’re feeling…blocked up! That’s right - this fiber-rich soup is delicious and will keep your insides moving and grooving. When you need a healthy, hearty, and flavorful dinner, look no further than this carrot red lentil soup. Plus, it’s made in under 30 minutes or so!

Course Soups

Cuisine American

Keyword carrot lentil soup, carrot red lentil soup, fiber packed, made in 30 mins or so, simple carrot and lentil soup, winter soup

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings -8 bowls

Calories 485kcal

Author Elizabeth Van Lierde

Ingredients

4 medium carrots diced
1 small yellow onion diced
2 celery ribs diced
2 cups dried red lentils
¼ cup olive oil
1 tsp dried herbs de provence or any dried herb
2 tsp fresh minced garlic
1 tsp kosher salt
Cracked black pepper
1 - 15 oz can tomato sauce
8 cups low sodium chicken stock
1 head lacinato kale chopped and stems removed
4 turkey sausages thinly sliced
Chopped parsley

Instructions

Heat a large pot or 7 ¼ qt dutch oven on medium heat. Add in the olive oil, carrots, onion, and celery. Toss together until evenly coated with oil. Cook on medium for 8-10 minutes or until the onions are translucent and carrots have softened.
While the vegetables are cooking, rinse your lentils. Add lentils to a fine mesh strainer and run water through for 20 seconds or so until the water is clear. Set aside.
To the vegetables add garlic, herbs de provence, salt and a few turns of cracked pepper. Stir together until evenly coated. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the rinsed lentils, tomato sauce and chicken stock and stir together. Bring mixture to a simmer, cover and turn heat to medium-low. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
Add the kale and turkey sausage. Stir together and and cook for an additional 3 minutes on low until the sausage is warmed up and the kale has wilted.

Notes

Storage: Allow the soup to cool completely and then store it in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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