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  • Carrot-lentil soup with croutons and carrots on a board
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  • Carrot Lentil Soup

9 NOVEMBER 2020

Easy carrot-lentil soup

By Verena Frei

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Last updated 12 July 2026

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Servings
4 people

Hello lovelies, it's soup time again and therefore I have a new recipe for you: easy carrot-lentil soup. The soup has only a few ingredients, is healthy, easy to make and is also very popular with the children. Especially for me a good opportunity to serve them more lentils, because one of my daughters doesn't like them that much. But in the delicious soup - no problem. The soup tastes very nice with fresh bread or croutons. If you would like it to be little more filling, you can of course also serve it with rice, quinoa or small noodles.

Two bowls of carrot-lentil soup with gold spoons, plated

The color alone puts you in a good mood and is a bright spot on every gray day. In addition, the soup warms from the inside and provides us with healthy nutrients through the carrots and lentils, which bring us healthily through the winter and strengthen our immune system.

  • Carrot-lentil soup held in hands, close-up
  • Carrot-lentil soup with croutons and carrots on a board

You can of course refine the soup as you like and e.g. Fry the fresh ginger and turmeric with the onions. Or you can add a dash of coconut milk to the soup, it offers so many possibilities. This time, however, I deliberately kept it very simple because the children love to eat it.

Bowl of carrot-lentil soup with wooden spoon held in hands

Do you like soups so much and do you have real soup lovers at home? If you want to cook your way through my soup kitchen, be sure to try the golden carrot soup with saffron – another carrot favourite – or, for the cold season, my warming lentil-orange soup. And when you fancy something extra creamy and cosy, my sweet potato & pumpkin soup is my absolute favorite. I hope this carrot-lentil soup warms you from the inside just as it does us, and I look forward to your feedback.

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Carrot Lentil Soup

Yours, Verena

TIPS

Verena's notes

Tip from my kitchen: this soup is great to make ahead – it keeps covered for 3–4 days in the fridge and often tastes even rounder the next day. To reheat, warm it gently and loosen with a little stock, as the lentils continue to thicken. It also freezes beautifully (up to 3 months). For a creamier bowl, stir in a dash of coconut milk; for more warmth, fry fresh ginger and extra turmeric with the onions.

Two bowls of creamy carrot-lentil soup with gold spoons, garnished with lentils and fresh pepper

Carrot-Lentil Soup

Carrot lentil soup – a creamy, healthy vegan autumn soup with carrots and red lentils. Ready in just 30 minutes and popular with young and old.

  • Course:Soup, Side Dish, Hauptgericht, Suppe
  • Prep:10 min
  • Cook:20 min
  • Servings:4 people
Vegan

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Peel the carrots and cut into slices
  2. Finely chop the onions and fry them in olive oil
  3. Add the carrot slices and fry briefly
  4. Deglaze with the vegetable stock
  5. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes
  6. Add the pre-cooked lentils (put 2-3 tablespoons aside as an insert). Simmer for another 10 minutes until the carrots are soft
  7. Season to taste with salt, pepper and turmeric
  8. Puree the soup, if you like you can refine it with a little vegan cream
  9. Serve with the lentils, fresh pepper and cress
Calories
120 kcal
proteinContent
4 g
GOOD TO KNOW

Frequently asked questions

  • Rüebli is the Swiss word for carrots. The soup combines two simple, budget-friendly ingredients – carrots and red lentils – into a creamy, filling bowl. The name is Swiss-German, but the recipe works exactly the same with ordinary carrots anywhere.

  • Red lentils break down as they cook and thicken the soup. In this recipe they go in pre-cooked and just warm through. You can also add raw red lentils straight to the stock – they need about 12–15 minutes to soften, and you may want a splash more liquid.

  • The carrots and red lentils are blended after simmering, which makes the soup naturally velvety. For extra creaminess, stir in a dash of coconut milk or plant cream – completely dairy-free.

  • Yes, it freezes very well. Cool it, portion it out and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently and loosen with a little stock if needed, as the lentils continue to thicken.

  • Fry fresh ginger and a little extra turmeric with the onions, or add a pinch of cumin and chilli. A squeeze of lemon or orange at the end brightens it, and roasted pumpkin seeds or croutons add crunch.

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