Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 4
Turn kitchen scraps into a comforting bowl of goodness! 🌿✨ This Carrot Peel and Lentil Soup is a hearty, nutrient-packed dish that makes the most of your leftover carrot peels. Perfect for reducing food waste while creating a meal that’s both delicious and wholesome.
Ingredients For Carrot Peel and Lentil Soup
☑2 cups carrot peels (from about 6-8 carrots)
☑1 cup red lentils, rinsed
☑1 medium onion, chopped
☑2 cloves garlic, minced
☑1 teaspoon🥄 ground cumin
☑1 teaspoon🥄 smoked paprika
☑1/4 teaspoon🥄 turmeric powder
☑4 cups vegetable broth
☑1 tablespoon🥄 olive oil
☑Salt and pepper, to taste
❕Optional garnish: fresh parsley, croutons, or a drizzle of olive oil
Cooking Steps For Carrot Peel and Lentil Soup
- 🥧Saute the Aromatics
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- 🥧Add the Carrot Peels and Spices
Toss in the carrot peels, cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric. Stir to coat the peels with the spices, cooking for another 2 minutes. - 🥧Simmer the Soup
Add the red lentils and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. - 🥧Blend for Creaminess
Use an immersion blender (or a regular blender in batches) to puree the soup until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more broth if needed. - 🥧Season and Serve
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, croutons, or a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavor.”Waste less, enjoy more! 🍲✨ This Carrot Peel and Lentil Soup is proof that every part of your veggies can create something incredible. Let’s make zero-waste cooking a delicious habit!”🌍 Craving More Extreme Culinary Adventures? If you’re fascinated by rare and ancient food traditions, explore our guide to Fugu Shirako – Japan’s Luxurious Delicacy You Need to Try! with Indigenous Roots for the Adventurous Food Lover.Discover rare culinary experiences at Good Food and More—where every recipe is a journey through heritage, craftsmanship, and unforgettable flavors.
