Low-calorie soup recipe for 4 people, takes only 35 mins; recipe has cumin seed, coriander seed, onion, carrot, red lentil, orange juice, natural yogurt, coriander, paprika and vegetable stock.

Carrot, lentil & orange soup
Course: Low calorie soup
Servings
4
servings
Prep time
15 mins
Ingredients
- Cumin Seed: 1 tsp cumin seeds
- Coriander Seed: 2 tsp coriander seeds
- Onion: 1 onion chopped
- Carrot: 225g carrots diced
- Red Lentil: 75g red lentils
- Orange Juice: 300ml orange juice
- Natural Yogurt: 2 tbsp low-fat natural yogurt
- Coriander: fresh chopped coriander to garnish
- Paprika: pinch paprika to garnish
- Vegetable Stock: 600ml vegetable stock
Directions
- Crush the seeds in a pestle and mortar, then dry-fry for 2 mins in a large pan until lightly browned. Add the onion, carrots, lentils, orange juice, stock and seasoning, then bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 30 mins until the lentils are soft.
- Transfer to a food processor in batches and process until smooth. Return to the pan, then gently reheat, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning to taste. Ladle into individual serving bowls, swirl the yogurt over and sprinkle with the chopped coriander leaves and paprika. Serve immediately.