{"id":1827,"date":"2012-12-31T01:05:17","date_gmt":"2012-12-31T01:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yousaytomatocooking.wordpress.com\/?p=186"},"modified":"2022-11-15T17:27:36","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T17:27:36","slug":"julies-lentil-carrot-tomato-soup","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/cookwithgem.com\/recipe\/julies-lentil-carrot-tomato-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Julie&#8217;s lentil, carrot, tomato soup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Growing up this was a pretty-much weekly item on our menu. My Mum, Julie, embraced lentil eating in the 80s along with her perm and shoulder pads. So I&#8217;m naming this as <strong>Julie&#8217;s lentil, carrot, tomato soup <\/strong>for her. The hair and fashions have changed but this remains a favourite in our family. She is delighted that her humble soup is spreading across the world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the soup I still reach for when I need a virtual hug from home and is the soup my children are fed at least once a week. It has become one of the most read recipes on here and so many of my students make it for their families now having learned it in my classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I now make it for my sons and you will struggle to find a time when there aren\u2019t a few pots of it in my freezer ready to be zapped for a quick, filling, cheap and healthy lunch. Red lentils need no pre-soaking. These protein-rich pulses (legumes) also contain a ton of fiber \u2013 1 cup provides three quarters of your daily recommendation. The combination of protein and fiber help you stay fuller longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The measurements are not precise so use the recipe below then taste and adjust the seasonings to suit. I often double up this recipe so I have plenty for the freezer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I like to serve this as it is or alongside cheese on toast for a comforting dinner or with cheese and crackers. The method is far from cheffy but the results are lovely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Active prep time: 10 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cooking time: 45 mins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Julie&#8217;s lentil, carrot, tomato soup &#8211; Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>8-10 large carrots \u2013 buy organic and you won\u2019t need to peel them<\/li><li>A 400g (28oz) can of diced or chopped tomatoes in juice without any added seasonings<\/li><li>1 large onion, diced<\/li><li>Around 200g (14oz) dried red lentils &#8211; I use the empty tomato can to measure half a can of dried red lentils<\/li><li>A tablespoon of tomato pur\u00e9e or paste<\/li><li>Enough hot stock to cover the veggies and lentils (around 950ml or 32oz). If you have homemade stock then great. Otherwise I use 1-2 Kallo vegetable or chicken stock cubes mixed with water.<\/li><li>A splash of red wine vinegar<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To make Julie&#8217;s lentil, carrot, tomato soup:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Don\u2019t bother peeling your carrots if they are organic, just roughly chop them and throw them into a large saucepan.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Chop the onion into a rough dice. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Af-w0JM3jGo&amp;t=17s\">Watch this video to see how.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Add the onion to the carrots along with the lentils, tomatoes, tomato paste and stock. Lentils absorb a lot of water as they cook so be sure to have around 3 inches of liquid covering the veggies and lentils to start with. You can add more later if it looks to be drying out<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Bring to a boil with a lid on. Then simmer on a low heat for 30-45 minutes until the carrots are soft and the lentils are pale and fluffy. Be sure to stir half way through cooking to check if you need to add more water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Use a potato masher to mash the carrots and tomatoes into the soup until you have a rough, chunky soup like the texture in the photo. Then taste and season with salt and pepper and a sprinkle of red wine vinegar. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Freeze individual portions for fast meals in future.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/lentil-soup-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7753\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can now buy the equipment I use in this recipe through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgem.com\/shop\/\"><strong>my shop<\/strong><\/a>. I\u2019ve spent years testing my favourite bits of equipment so rest-assured that whatever I recommend is the best tool for the job and will give you great results without cluttering your kitchen with unused tools. I receive a small affiliate fee from Amazon if you buy via my link. The products don\u2019t cost you any more. These small fees help me keep creating all the free content I share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get more like this<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Find more recipes for <a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgem.com\/recipe-category\/soups\/\">soup<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgem.com\/?s=LENTIL&amp;sentence=1&amp;post_type=recipe\">lentils<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgem.com\/recipe-category\/batch-cook\/\">batch cooking<\/a> here.<a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/bTLcUL\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Growing up this was a pretty-much weekly item on our menu. 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