This warming gluten free soup is dairy free too, in addition to being full of fine vitamins and low in fats. Excellent whether or not you’re consuming healthily or simply need a massive bowlful of deliciousness.

This soup could be very calmly curried in flavour – cumin, coriander, paprika and chilli merge to provide a aromatic edge to this gluten free soup. In fact, you’ll be able to omit the chilli for those who actually dislike spice, however the amount is so small it received’t have your style buds burning.

The carrot and candy potato lend stunning sweetness and the lentils construct an exquisite thick texture. This soup cooks for barely longer than different recipes (complete cooking time 1 hour, inc prep), because the gradual cooking helps these beautiful flavours to develop absolutely.

Make a giant batch as this gluten free soup freezes nicely and also will retailer within the fridge for a number of days after you have got made it…if it lasts that lengthy! We have been stunned by scrumptious this soup turned out to be and I hope you all get pleasure from it as a lot as we do.

Which Purple Lentils Ought to I Use?

One query I get requested rather a lot is which purple lentils I exploit. I purchase the Natco brand (accessible from massive supermarkets on the planet meals part), as there isn’t any might include warning.

Nonetheless, Coeliac UK counsel that for those who can solely get lentils with a might include warning, merely give them a very good rinse earlier than use.

Curried Carrot, Candy Potato and Lentil Gluten Free Soup

Curried Carrot, Sweet Potato & Red Lentil Soup (GF, DF)

Yield: Serves 4-6

Curried Carrot, Candy Potato & Purple Lentil Soup (GF, DF)

Prep Time:
5 minutes

Cook dinner Time:
55 minutes

Whole Time:
1 hour

A wholesome, hearty and warming soup that’s excellent for a cold day. Naturally gluten free, dairy free and vegan.

Elements

  • 1 massive onion
  • 2 fats cloves of garlic
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 0.5 tsp sizzling chilli powder
  • 350g peeled candy potatoes
  • 450g peeled carrots
  • 150g dried purple lentils
  • 1 litre vegetable inventory
  • 200ml water
  • Salt and pepper (to style)

Directions

  1. Roughly chop the onion and fry in a big saucepan in a small drizzle of olive oil till the onion has began to melt (5 minutes).
  2. Peel the garlic cloves and crush them flat with the aspect of a big knife. Add them to the pan with the onion and fry on a medium warmth for two minutes.
  3. Add the cumin, paprika, coriander and chilli to the onion and garlic and prepare dinner for a few minutes till it smells aromatic.
  4. Chop the candy potato into small cubes, the carrot into small chunks after which add each to the pan. Stir nicely to coat them within the spice combine and prepare dinner for five minutes to permit the flavours to develop.
  5. Then add the dried lentils and the recent vegetable inventory to the pan. Pop the lid on the pan then go away it to simmer over a medium-low warmth for 45 minutes. This gradual cooking will permit the potato and carrot to develop into tender and candy. The lentils will bloom and break up as additionally they develop into tender and take in the inventory.
  6. Utilizing a hand blender stick, blitz the soup to show it right into a easy puree. Add at the very least 200ml of water to skinny it down – alter the amount per your private choice. I like this soup good and thick, however for those who add extra water it’s going to go additional.
  7. Season to style with salt and pepper, then serve the gluten free soup in massive bowls alongside some buttered gluten free bread. You’ll be able to add a dollop of cream, bitter cream or creme fraiche on high for those who do not want it to be dairy free/vegan, however that is fully optionally available. Get pleasure from!

Notes

This soup could be very freezer pleasant. I have a tendency to depart it thick and freeze in parts, then defrost and water down as wanted.

Strive serving this gluten free soup with my gluten free flatbread or cheese and spring onion rolls – each are excellent for dipping on this scrumptious carrot soup. Get pleasure from! Laura x