Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
35 min
Yields
3-4 servings
Heavy on the garlic and ginger, this full-meal vegetarian soup will help you combat a winter cold.
Courtesy of Katerina Wright.
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ingredients
a big knob of ginger, about 1 ½” in length
1
Tbsp olive oil
2
clove garlic, minced
1
jalapeno, seeds removed and minced
3
scallions, chopped
5
large carrots, shredded
1
cup red lentils
4
cup vegetable stock
salt and freshly ground pepper
¼
cup roughly chopped cilantro
½
lemon, juiced
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directions
Step 1
Remove the skin from the ginger and cut a few matchsticks for garnish, set aside.
Step 2
Mince or finely grate the remainder.
Step 3
Heat oil to medium low and add ginger, garlic, jalapenos and scallions.
Step 4
Stir with a wooden spoon for 1 minute until nice and fragrant.
Step 5
Add carrots, lentils, stock and a big pinch of salt.
Step 6
Bring to a simmer.
Step 7
Simmer for 30 minutes or until red lentils are cooked.
Step 8
Stir in lemon juice and cilantro, taste and correct for seasoning.
Step 9
Serve garnished with fresh ginger.