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Carrot and lentil soup

9 January 2025
Self-help article

This is a lovely hearty and filling soup for the winter months, and perfect if you have lots of leftover carrots in your fridge!

 

Carrot and lentil soup: serves 4

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • Pinch of chilli
  • 600g carrots, washed and sliced
  • 140g dried split lentils
  • 1 litre boiling water with one vegetable stock cube*

Method

  1. Place all the ingredients in the slow cooker, and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
  2. Serve with crusty bread, naan or wraps etc.*

Find more simple recipes on the Family Action website, or visit:

www.foodforlife.org.uk

www.nhs.uk/change4life/recipes

www.bbcgoodfood.com

* Can contain or is one of the 14 common allergens

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