Spicy lentil and carrot soup – with or without a Thermomix

Spicy lentil and carrot soup – with or without a Thermomix

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Serves 4

Active time: 5 minutes – Total time: 27 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• 600g carrots
• 200g red split lentils
• 1 litre vegetable stock
• 125ml milk
• A bit of fresh coriander
• A few dollops of plain yoghurt

Let’s go…

1. Add 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves and 600g carrots (no need to peel), roughly chopped into the mixing bowl and chop for 5 seconds / speed 6. Scrape down the sides.
2. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chilli flakes and salt & pepper to taste. Saute for 5 minutes / 120C / Speed 1.
3. Add 200g red split lentils, 125ml milk and 1 litre vegetable stock to the mixing bowl. Cook for 20 minutes / 100ºC / Speed 1.
4. Blend 1 minute / speed 5 to 10, increasing speed gradually.

Top with fresh coriander, a dollop of yoghurt, and serve with warm naan bread or a loaf of crusty bread.

Delicious. Bon appetit x