Carrot Lentil Orange Soup Recipes

CARROT, RED LENTIL AND ORANGE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan heat the oil, then gently fry the onion, bay leaf & celery for 5 minutes to soften them slightly, BUT DO NOT BROWN!
• Add the carrots & cook, stirring for another 2 minutes, until well coated in the onion & celery mixture.
• Stir in the lentils, tomatoes veggie stock, & bring to a boil before turning down the heat, covering & simmering for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick & tender.
• Remove from the heat & let stand, covered for 10 minutes, before discarding the bay leaf.
• Stir in the orange juice, the zest & seasoning, then return to the heat & reheat gently until piping hot BUT NOT BOILING!
• To serve, ladel into warmed soup bowls & swirl the surface with a tablespoon of yogurt, then sprinkle a little chopped parsley on top & ENJOY!

CARROT-ORANGE SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook carrots, onions, and ginger until softened, about 5 minutes. Dust with flour and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add broth, cover, and simmer until carrots are soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with sea salt and white pepper.
• Puree carrot soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
• Zest 1 orange until you get about 1 teaspoon zest. Juice both oranges.
• Stir orange juice and creme fraiche into the soup and heat over medium-low heat, but do not boil. Stir in orange zest and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with pistachios.

MID EASTERN ORANGE LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Put oil in soup pot and cook carrot, celery and onions together, stirring, for about 5 minutes.
• Add lentils and stock and bring to the boil.
• Lower heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
• Season the soup and add the lemon juice and cumin.
• Liquidise, the easiest way is with an immersion blender.
• Freezes very well.