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Vegan Roasted Carrot Soup with Crispy Lentils

November 12, 2018 by Keri 3 Comments

Vegan roasted carrot soup is full of warm Indian spices making it the perfect way to warm up on a chilly fall day. Topped with crispy lentils and served with naan bread for dipping, this tasty soup is sure to please. It would also make a delicious starter to your Thanksgiving meal!

Can you believe Thanksgiving is NEXT WEEK?! Where the heck did September and October go? Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Have your menu planned?

Well, if you’re still looking for recipes I’ve got you covered all week long with ideas! I’ve got some new ones (like today’s soup) as well as a few old favorites that I’ve revamped with better photos. Basically, we’ve already eaten Thanksgiving dinner a few times, so we may end up going for something non-traditional on the actual holiday. ??‍♀️

Ok, let’s jump into this delicious fall soup!

Who serves appetizers with their Thanksgiving dinner? Anyone? We never have any because there’s always so much food that they aren’t needed. However, if you have a big crowd you may want to have a few on your menu.

I personally love the idea of a slow holiday meal chock full of multiple courses, but time never allows for that around here! If I had my perfect day, though, I’d start with a nice soup because… well, I just love soup.

Vegan Roasted Carrot Soup with Crispy Lentils

I’m seriously obsessed with this soup. We’ve got sweet roasted carrots full of warm Indian spices, pureed with cashews for creaminess, and topped with lots of fresh parsley and crispy lentils. So fancy, yet all of the components can be made completely ahead of time!

I can think of a million reasons why this should be on your Thanksgiving menu, but here’s just a few:

  • It’s vegan! If you have any vegan or vegetarian guests this can act as a main course since it’s filling and satisfying since there’s cashews for healthy fats and the lentils add protein. I certainly wouldn’t be sad if I were served this soup as the main event!
  • Versatility. Like I said before, it can be a main course or an appetizer depending on the amount you serve. Plus you can make each component a few days ahead. You can also use a different vegetable if you want. Butternut squash (or any winter squash) or cauliflower would be great in place of the carrots.
  • It’s DELICIOUS. Duh.

Don’t let the time to make this dish deter you. It’s mostly hands-off time since the oven does a lot of the work. The actual hands-on time is only about 30 minutes which involves making the lentils and chopping the veggies. 

One thing is for sure, your house will smell heavenly. And you’re going to LOVE the textures going on in this vegan roasted carrot soup. It’s super creamy thanks to those cashews and then you get the perfect crunch from the crispy lentils. The pile of fresh parsley on top adds a wonderful freshness and makes the soup look so darn pretty. 

What’s not to love about this?!


Vegan Roasted Carrot Soup with Crispy Lentils
2018-11-12 06:53:29
Serves 6
Vegan roasted carrot soup is full of warm Indian spices making it the perfect way to warm up on a chilly fall day. Topped with crispy lentils and served with naan bread for dipping, this tasty soup is sure to please. It would also make a delicious starter to your Thanksgiving meal!
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Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 min
For the Crispy Lentils
  1. ½ Cup Dry Lentils
  2. 1 ½ Cups Water
  3. Olive Oil
  4. Coriander
  5. Madras Curry Powder
  6. Turmeric
  7. Salt & Pepper
For the Soup
  1. 1 Teaspoon Salt
  2. ¾ Teaspoon Black Pepper
  3. ¾ Teaspoon Madras Curry Powder
  4. ¾ Teaspoon Ground Coriander
  5. ¾ Teaspoon Ground Cumin
  6. ½ Teaspoon Turmeric
  7. 2 lbs. Carrots, peeled and cut into large dice
  8. 1 Large Yellow Onion, peeled and diced
  9. 3 Cloves Garlic, smashed
  10. Olive Oil
  11. 1 Teaspoon Grated Ginger
  12. ½ Cup Cashews
  13. 5 Cups Water
  14. 1 Lime, juiced
For Serving
  1. Fresh Chopped Cilantro or Parlsey
  2. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  3. Naan Bread*, optional
For the Lentils
  1. Add the dry lentils to a fine mesh strainer and rinse them well. Combine the lentils in a medium pot with 1 ½ cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.
  2. Drain and rinse the lentils with cold water and lay them out on paper towels to pat dry.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400º.
  4. Toss the lentils on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of each of the spices. Once coated well, roast the lentils for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Allow lentils to cool completely (they will crisp up even more as they cool).
For the Soup
  1. Preheat the oven to 400º.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, curry powder, coriander, cumin, and turmeric.
  3. On a baking sheet, toss the carrots, onions, and garlic with a few drizzles of olive oil and the spice mixture. Roast the vegetables for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and tender, rotating and stirring halfway through.
  4. Once the vegetables are done, remove them from the oven and transfer them to a soup pot along with the ginger, cashews, and water. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are fall apart tender, about 15-20 minutes. Blend the soup carefully using an immersion blender (or regular blender or food processor).
  5. Finish the soup off with a squeeze of lime (and taste for seasoning) and top each serving with a handful of chopped parsley, crispy lentils, and a drizzle of olive oil. I also love serving fresh homemade naan bread alongside for dipping!
Notes
  1. *I love making homemade Naan, but you can find good quality store-bought varieties. However, if you want to keep this meal vegan, you’ll want to make sure and read your labels as Naan is typically not vegan. There are LOTS of homemade vegan Naan recipes out there, though!
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Lovely comments

  1. Edward Felici says

    November 27, 2018 at 1:24 pm

    One of the best things about approaching winter is getting to eat more soups 🙂 and this one looks really yummy! Thanks for sharing another great idea Keri
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  2. Shreya @ The Creatives Hour says

    April 22, 2022 at 2:25 am

    Wow! I am going to make this carrot lentil soup tonight for my dinner. Thank you for sharing such nice & healthy recipes.
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I'm Keri: the passionate foodie behind the blog. I created Fashionable Foods to share fresh, homemade food with a creative twist. I live in Delaware with my husband Kyle, our son Nolan, and cat Basil. Favorite things include beach days, wine, and popcorn.
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