One Pot Carrot Lentil Soup

Ingredients:

  • 4 tbs butter or olive oil

  • 1 large white onion, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced

  • 1 tbs ginger paste (or fresh grated)

  • 1 lb carrots, peeled + diced

  • 1½ lbs sweet potatoes, peeled + diced

  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed

  • 8 cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

  • salt to taste

  • 1 apple (Fuji or Honey crisp)

  • 2 tbs honey (or maple syrup)

Optional Garnishes

  • paprika, cayenne pepper, honey drizzle + chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

  • In one pot, melt your butter (or heat your olive oil) on medium. Add in the onions and saute until transluscent – about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Add in the carrots, sweet potatoes and toss all to coat. Add in the lentils, broth and salt to taste and raise heat to bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and cover the pot for 20-25 minutes (until the potatoes are fork tender). Add in the apple and honey and proceed to use a hand emersion blender to puree the soup. If you dont have a had immersion blender simply use a food processor or regular blender to puree the soup in batches.

  • Garnish with more honey, paprika, parsley and cayenne if using.