Carrot, Red Lentil and Ginger Soup Recipe
29. Jan, 2010 
6 Comments
Ginger has been used medicinally for ages and has quite the extensive list of accepted uses. Even though for colds it is still considered a folk remedy, count me as a believer. This soup was deliberately made heavy on the garlic, ginger, and spice to try and combat the January cold. It is perfect for clearing out the sinuses on a chilly day.
Carrot and Ginger is a classic soup combination, but adding red lentils gives this recipe an extra protein boost which makes it a meal in itself.
Carrot, Red Lentil and Ginger Soup
(makes 3-4 servings)
a big knob of ginger
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno, seeds removed and minced
3 scallions, chopped
5 large carrots, shredded
1 cup red lentils
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
salt and pepper
1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro
1/2 lemon, juiced
Remove the skin from the ginger and cut a few matchsticks for garnish, set aside. Mince or finely grate the remainder. Heat oil to medium low and add ginger, garlic, jalapenos and scallions. Stir with a wooden spoon for 1 minute until nice and fragrant. Add carrots, lentils, stock and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes or until red lentils are cooked.
Stir in lemon juice and cilantro, taste and correct for seasoning. Serve garnished with fresh ginger.
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i love ginger. especially when i have an upset stomach. i’ll definitely be making this
I love the sound of this. Everything here would appeal to me.
And I just adore that new profile photo of you. You look fantastic!
Kat, I love carrot and ginger soup and now you add lentils in the mix, a Greek fave. You don’t mind if I drop by for a bowl?
Delicious! Thanks for this healthy recipe. Great for stomach related problems.
Katerina, I made this soup last night, my first recipe from your blog. Very interesting and satisfying flavors, and also seemed so healthy in addition.