Jenny’s Secret Carrot and Red Lentil Soup (25 Min, Vegetarian)

The Burger Issue

It’s an old story, we’ve all been there before; long day at work, the last hour comes, so does another, and suddenly you’re hungry – really bloody hungry.

On the way home is a McDonalds, so you treat yourself to two or maybe even three €1 burgers. They taste alright, they fill you up a bit.

It wont hurt, you tell yourself. But it probably will. Your body and your wallet. It’s certainly not a long term solution to a hungry belly anyway.

I needed to end this vicious cycle – and that’s where Jenny came in. I’ll always thank her for this – her carrot and lentil soup.

Jenny: “No, it’s really so simple to make.”

At first I “only” appreciated the taste, thinking that I couldn’t possibly make it myself because it tasted so good, and I’m crap at cooking. Always have been.

But I asked for the ingredients and cooking time anyway. 5 ingredients, 25 minutes. Hmmm…easier than I thought.

I tried it myself a few days later, preparing for the classic “this takes much longer and tastes much worse” result. But no, it was just as good as Jenny’s version.

I did it again, it worked again. As it has done every time since.

To see if I wasn’t just assuming that it actually made sense to swap some cheeseburgers for the soup (assumption is the brother of all fuck ups after all) I investigated.

Turns out the soup is healthier than pretty much anything I’d ever eaten before..

Health Benefits – Carrot and Red Lentil Soup

The soup (red lentils and carrots) contains a lot of fiber, which is great, because most people eat less than 50% of the daily recommended amount (1).

Fiber has some great benefits: it decreases the risk of diabetes, heart attacks and other stuff (2).Fiber actually makes you feel full too – you won’t be hankering after any other food for a while.

Can you say the same for a burger?

You’re less hungry throughout the day. You eat less. You lose weight (3). That’s a win-win in my book.

And finally one bowl contains around 30g of protein. That’s better than a couple of burgers. If I went to the gym, I’d be laughing!

Beginning of the End of the Burger Issue

Jenny’s red lentil soup is a fantastic step towards a healthier life with less burgers. And it’s a tasty one too.

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Spiced Carrot and Red Lentil Soup

Red Lentil Soup. Delicious - six ingredients, 30g of protein per bowl. Tasty and high in fiber too.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Soup

Cuisine Vegetarian

Time 25 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 2 large portions

Calories 534kcal

Author Hurry The Food Up

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Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 carrot
• 1 onion
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup natural yogurt
• 1 cup red lentils, dried

Optional:

• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic (1 clove = ½ tsp dried)

US CustomaryMetric

Instructions 

• Get a pot, pop it on a low heat and add the olive oil.
• Cut the carrots, onion and grate the garlic.
• Throw them in the pot, cook for a minute or two and chuck the lentils in after.
• Stir a little until the lentils are covered with oil (they open their pores which then tastes better).
• Add the vegetable stock and yoghurt.
• Let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes on low heat.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the lemon juice.
• Blend it with a hand blender if available, don't worry if you cant.
  
• Ready (eat with bread, add your favourite herbs for variety, and some more yoghurt or sour cream)

Notes

Experiment with your favourite herbs and spices - who knows what awesome combination you might discover?

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Spiced Carrot and Red Lentil Soup

Amount Per Serving (601 g)

Calories 534 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 15mg5%

Sodium 2456mg107%

Potassium 1324mg38%

Carbohydrates 79g26%

Fiber 30g125%

Sugar 17g19%

Protein 28g56%

Vitamin A 11600IU232%

Vitamin C 15.6mg19%

Calcium 231mg23%

Iron 7.1mg39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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