Ingredients for Carrot Soup with Red Lentils
- 4 carrots
- 1/2 water glass (about 200 ml / 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) red lentils
- 1 onion
- 1/2 tea glass (about 100 ml / 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) vegetable oil
- 1/2 dessert spoon (about 1 tsp) mint
- 1 dessert spoon (about 2 tsp) salt
- 1/2 dessert spoon (about 1 tsp) Aleppo pepper flakes
How to Make Carrot Soup with Red Lentils
Peel, rinse, and grate 4 carrots into a pot. Add 1 whole onion and sauté with a half tea glass (about 100 ml / 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) of vegetable oil. Sprinkle in a half dessert spoon of mint and add water until the ingredients are covered. Add half a water glass (about 200 ml / 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) of rinsed red lentils. Add 1 dessert spoon of salt and half a dessert spoon of Aleppo pepper flakes, bring to a boil, then cook on low heat. Once cooked, remove the whole onion from the pot. Enjoy your meal…
About This Recipe
Carrot is the most widely grown garden vegetable/fruit in the world. Thanks to the high levels of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamin complexes A, B, C, and E it contains, it is also a natural source of healing.
The folic acid, fiber, magnesium, and beta-carotene found in carrots make them a true fountain of youth. If you have digestive issues, raw carrots are recommended. Why? Because the vitamin A in carrots protects and helps renew the lining of the stomach and intestines. It is known to reduce complaints of diarrhea and constipation. It protects our bodies from the harmful side effects of free radicals. Regular carrot consumption reduces the risk of degenerative diseases. Beta-carotene in particular provides serious protection against lung, oral, and breast cancer. Regularly eating raw carrots is very beneficial for our stomach health. It is known to relieve heartburn. It also aids in the treatment of conditions such as gastritis and ulcers. Raw carrots are strongly recommended for diabetics, as cooking increases the glycemic value of carrots. Additionally, since raw carrots are absorbed slowly, they do not trigger hyperglycemia. Thanks to the vitamin A and beta-carotene in carrots, our immune system becomes healthier. They help develop the defense cells in our body. They improve and strengthen our brain health through phosphorus and potassium. These two compounds help regenerate nerve cells. A study conducted in the United States found that people who regularly consume carrots are less likely to develop sudden conditions such as paralysis and stroke compared to those who do not. In pregnant or breastfeeding women, the antioxidants, calcium, and folic acid found in carrots contribute to the formation of new cells. Carrots can also be used externally for sunburn, thermal burns, wounds, and eczema.
Today we have prepared Carrot Soup for you. If you ever want to surprise your dinner guests, we also recommend trying our Purple Carrot Soup recipe. Bon appétit in advance…
