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Curried Red Lentil-Carrot Soup

A super satisfying vegetarian meal!
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Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb carrots peeled and diced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1- inch piece fresh ginger peeled and minced
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup dry red lentils
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock I love the Kitchen Basics brand
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the carrots, onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook until the vegetables are softened.
  • Stir in the curry powder and sea salt, and cook for a few more minutes. Add the lentils, vegetable broth, and tomato paste, and mix well.
  • Bring to a gentle boil, reduce the heat, and then simmer covered for 30 minutes or until the lentils are cooked. Remove from the heat and serve.

Notes

Optional: add baby spinach or chopped kale for an extra boost of nutrition!