Epicure Recipes

Sweet & Sour Carrot & Lentil Soup

Low-sodiumSugar ConsciousOne DishDinnerLunchVegetarianGluten-freeSide DishesDairy-freeCommunity Recipe

20 min

4 servings

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Thank you, Tracey Vander Valk, for this plant-based recipe!

Ingredients

  • 12 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 pack Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry Seasoning
  • 3 cups pure carrot juice
  • 1 cup lentils
  • Sea Salt, to taste
  • Turmeric & Black Pepper Blend (Grinder), to taste
  • 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup finely chopped pineapple
  • 12 lime, squeezed
  • 1 can (14 oz/400 ml) coconut milk

Preparation

  1. In a Multipurpose Pot, sauté onion with oil until soft.
  2. Add carrots and sauté a few min to soften.
  3. Add seasoning, carrot juice, lentils, salt, pepper, vinegar, pineapple, and lime juice. Bring to a boil, then simmer 6–8 min on low.
  4. Add coconut milk; simmer a few more minutes.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 360, Fat 22 g (Saturated 18 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g (Fiber 9 g, Sugars 18 g), Protein 9 g.

Tips

Add a cornstarch mixture if you like a thicker soup, or blend after cooking for a pureed texture. Serve piping hot or even chilled for a refreshing summer soup and add your favourite toppings like a plant-based sour cream dollop, chopped green onion or parsley, and a lime wedge.